​​Study Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is studying alternatives to reconstruct the I-794 Lake Interchange corridor in downtown Milwaukee, generally between the Milwaukee River and Hoan Bridge.

• View study overview​ - October 2022​

​Reconstruction Needs

• Aging infrastructure originally built in 1974-1975
• ​View remaining structures that have not been reconstructed
• Bridge conditions​
• Bicycle and pedestrian safety
• Traffic safety

Key Study Goals

• Engage stakeholders and public throughout the process
• Replace and modernize deteriorating freeway infrastructure
• Accommodate traffic volumes without capacity expansion
• Improve safety, operations, and access to Downtown, Third Ward and Lakefront
• Increase connectivity for all, including bikes and pedestrians
• Improve the compatibility of transportation infrastructure with local plans and development
• Minimize impacts on existing transportation infrastructure
• Minimize construction impacts
• Provide opportunities for workforce development

Project Phase

​The project is in the preliminary study phase conceptualizing alternatives.

Contacts

​David Pittman, P.E.
Project Manager
(262) 548-6439
David.Pittman@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Southeast Region
141 NW Barstow St.
P.O. Box 798
Waukesha, WI 53187-0798
Phone: (262) 548-5902
Fax: (262) 548-5662
TDD: 711
ser.dtsd@dot.wi.gov​​​