Release date: March 11, 2024
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $2.1 million improvement project for the I-41 and WIS 190 (Capitol Drive) interchange in Milwaukee County. Lunda Construction Co. is the prime contractor for the project. Work is scheduled to begin on March 18.
Improvements include:
- New concrete overlay and railing replacement on 118th Street bridge over Capitol Drive
- Deck repairs
- Concrete overlay and railing replacement on middle level of I-41/Capitol Drive interchange
- Structure painting of I-41 bridges
- Structure approach slab improvements
- New pavement markings and signing
Traffic Impacts:
- Long-term closure of I-41 northbound exit ramp to westbound Capitol Drive (March – July)
- Long-term closure of I-41 southbound exit ramp to eastbound Capitol Drive (August – November)
- Overnight closures of interchange mid-level for I-41 bridge painting
Detours will be utilized during long-term closures.
Work is scheduled for completion in late fall 2024. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Visit the project webpage at:
https://projects.511wi.gov/41capitol/
For more information, contact:
Chris Verhyen
WisDOT Southeast Region Communications Manager
(262) 548-8757,
Chris.Verhyen@dot.wi.gov