Governor Evers approves WIS 100 resurfacing and bridge project in Milwaukee County

Release date: April 25, 2024

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $2.47 million improvement project along WIS 100, from Shepard Avenue to WIS 32 in the city of Oak Creek, Milwaukee County. Payne and Dolan is the prime contractor for the project. Work is scheduled to begin April 26.

Improvements include:

  • Resurfacing of pavement with asphalt.
  • Traffic signal improvements at Nicholson Road.
  • Replace eastbound bridge deck over railroad and repaint structure.
  • Reseal westbound bridge deck over railroad.

Traffic Impacts:

Stage 1: Late April – Early August

  • Eastbound WIS 100 will be closed from Shepard Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue.
    • Detour will utilize 6 Mile Road (WIS 38 / County G / WIS 31 / WIS 32)
  • Westbound traffic will be maintained.

Stage 2: Early August – Early fall

  • WIS 100 will be closed in both directions from Shepard Avenue to WIS 32 for 30 days from approx. early August to early fall.
    • Detour will utilize 6 Mile Road (WIS 38 / County G / WIS 31 / WIS 32)
  • Traffic will be able to cross WIS 100 at all cross streets.

Access to local residences and businesses will be maintained throughout project.

Work is scheduled for completion in fall 2024. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Visit the project webpage at: https://projects.511wi.gov/100resurf/

For more information, contact:

Chris Verhyen
WisDOT Southeast Region Communications
(262) 548-8757
Chris.Verhyen@dot.wi.gov