Upcoming system ramp closure this weekend in the Mitchell Interchange

Release date: May 14, 2026​

As part of the ongoing Mitchell Interchange resurfacing and improvement project in Milwaukee County, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is notifying motorists of an upcoming system ramp closure within the interchange. 

9 P.M. Friday, May 15 – 8 A.M. Sunday, May 17

  • The eastbound I-894 to northbound I-43/94 system ramp tunnel will close for paving operations.
    • The posted detour will utilize WIS 36 (Loomis Road) and Layton Avenue (County Y) to the northbound I-43/94 entrance ramp
  • The WIS 241 (27th Street) entrance ramps to I-43/94 northbound will also be closed during this time. 
  • The I-894 eastbound exit ramp to WIS 241 (27th Street) is scheduled to close overnight Friday, from 9 P.M. to 8 A.M. on Saturday. 
    • The posted detour will utilize Layton Avenue (County Y) to the northbound I-43/94 entrance ramp.
View the project site here: https://projects.511wi.gov/mitchellresurf/

For up-to-date travel information, use 511wi.gov​.

For more information, contact:

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