Release date: September 4, 2025
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $31.2 million resurfacing and improvement project along I-41/94/43/894, through the Mitchell Interchange, in Milwaukee County. Rock Road Companies, Inc. is the prime contractor for the project. Work is scheduled to begin September 8.
Improvements:
This project will resurface and make improvements to approximately 6.5 miles of I-41/94/43/894, through the Mitchell Interchange. The project limits are Rawson Avenue to the south, Howard Avenue to the north, and 35th Street to the west. Improvements include:
- Mill, patch, and resurface pavement within the corridor
- New High Friction Surface Treatments
- Bridge approach maintenance
- Retaining wall and drainage improvements
- Improvements to College Avenue park and ride lots
- New signing and pavement marking
Traffic Impacts:
The majority of this project will be completed during overnight/off-peak hours. This project will maintain the current number of lanes and lane configurations.
Overnight/off-peak lane and ramp closures are anticipated. Detours will be posted for ramp closures.
Access to local businesses and residents will be maintained at all times.
Schedule:
This project is scheduled for completion fall 2026. Work will be paused during the winter months and will resume in spring 2026. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Visit the project webpage at:
https://projects.511wi.gov/mitchellresurf/
For more information, contact:
Chris Verhyen
WisDOT Southeast Region Communications Manager
(262) 548-8757, Chris.Verhyen@dot.wi.gov