Motorists in Milwaukee County need to brace for another round of roadwork-induced inconveniences as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) schedules the closure of I-894 eastbound lanes, from the Hale Interchange to the Mitchell Interchange, for final paving operations. The shutdown is part of the comprehensive rehabilitation project underway between 84th and 35th Streets, planned for this weekend.
According to the City of Milwaukee, the closure began last Friday at 11 p.m. and is expected to last until the early hours of tomorrow at 5:30 a.m. While necessary, this course of action will undoubtedly impact travel plans, it's the price for progress on the vital arteries of transportation – a sentiment shared by local government representatives. As Alderman Peter Burgelis indicates, residents have already shown a commendable level of patience during the previous weekend's closure, and that same understanding is now solicited, again.
Underscoring the community's role, Burgelis stated, "I want to thank residents for the patience and understanding during last weekend’s closure, and for that continued grace again this weekend.” He also addressed WisDOT’s efforts, affirming, “I also want to thank WisDOT for this $63 million investment in our infrastructure, and for getting this project done on time and under budget."
For those seeking more information or clarification on how the construction might perturb their weekend commuting plans, the WisDOT Public Involvement Team is accessible. They can be reached at 262-933-0467 or via email at [email protected], where inquiries will be addressed.
