94 North-South Freeway Project

REOPENED: Weekend Full Freeway Closure of I-94 at Rawson Ave

WisDOT has reopened I-94 WEST (NB) from 27th Street (Racine/Milwaukee County line) to College Avenue and I-94 EAST (SB) from Rawson Avenue to Drexel Avenue. Favorable weather and ground conditions helped to complete work on the culvert at Rawson Avenue earlier than expected.

Thank you for your patience during the project's roadway closures.

I-94 Resurfacing between WIS 142 and County KR (Kenosha County)

As part of the I-94 N-S Freeway Project, the freeway will be resurfaced from WIS 142 to County KR in Kenosha County. Beginning May 20, I-94 will be restricted to 2 lanes during the day and 1 lane overnight, from WIS 142 to County KR. These lane restrictions wil extend the existing WIS 50 to WIS 142 work zone north to County KR. This closure is expected to last until early July.

All 3 lanes on I-94 EAST (SB) will be open from 12pm on Friday, May 24 until 6am on Tuesday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Please note that the speed limit will reduce to 55 mph in this work zone.

Please click here for the latest project brief.

Thank you for you patience during these lane closures.

I-94 N-S Freeway Projects for 2013

Below is a summary of the scheduled I-94 N-S Freeway Projects for 2013:

Milwaukee County
Rawson Ave Interchange Project at I-94
Project includes reconstruction and widening of the Rawson Ave bridge over I-94 and the reconstruction of the I-94 exit/entrance ramps at Rawson Ave.

Click here for the Rawson Avenue Project Brief.

Ryan Rd Ramps Project at I-94
Project includes construction of new ramp structures for I-94 WEST (NB) exit to Ryan Rd, and the Ryan Rd entrance ramp to I-94 EAST (SB).

Click here for the latest Ryan Road Project Brief.

Racine County
County G to WIS 20 Frontage Roads Project
Project includes reconstruction/realignment of the frontage roads between County G and WIS 20.  This project also includes the separation of the "scissor" ramps and frontage roads at County K.

Click here for the latest project brief for this project.

I-94 Girder Replacement at WIS 20
Project includes demolition and replacement of a bridge girder under I-94 at WIS 20.

Please click here for the latest project brief.

Kenosha County
I-94 Mainline Project from WIS 50 to WIS 142
Project includes reconstruction/widening of I-94 WEST (NB) between WIS 50 and WIS 142.  This project also includes reconstruction of the I-94 WEST (NB) exit/entrance ramps at WIS 50, WIS 158, and WIS 142.  This project is a combination of 2 projects - the second year of a two-year mainline project between WIS 50 and WIS 158, and the first year of a two-year mainline project between WIS 158 and WIS 142.

This work began in early March and will last until late Fall, 2013.

WIS 142 to County KR Resurfacing

As part of the WIS 50 to WIS 142 mainline project, resurfacing on I-94 from WIS 142 north to County KR will begin May 20, 2013 and lasting until early July. Traffic will be restricted to 2 lanes in each direction during the day and one lane in each direction overnight.

WIS 50 Local Road Project
Project includes reconstruction and new construction of roadways in the NW and SW quadrants of the WIS 50 & I-94 interchange.  This is a two-year project that includes work on WIS 50 at I-94 in 2014.

This work will begin in early Spring and will last until late Fall 2013.

Click here for the latest project brief informing about upcoming construction in Kenosha County.

Thank you for your patience during these lane and ramp closures.

I-43 Bridges Project (Milwaukee County)

As part of the I-43 Bridges Project, WISDOT will be rehabilitating various roadway bridges on and over I-43/94 between the Mitchell Interchange and the Marquette Interchange beginning early February, 2013.  

Please visit the I-43 bridges project website for more information on scheduled lane and ramp closures on the project at: Phttp://projects.511wi.gov/web/i-43-bridges-project

Thank you,

I-94 N-S Project Team

Rawson Avenue Interchange Reconstruction (Milwaukee) - Construction Update

As part of the I-94 N-S Freeway Reconstruction Project, WisDOT is reconstructing the Rawson Avenue Interchange at I-94 in Milwaukee County. The new interchange will be constructed to as a conventional diamond interchange and will include new entrance and exit ramps to/from I-94, and a new Rawson Avenue bridge over I-94. Work on this project began in mid February and is scheduled to last until late fall 2013.

Current closures as part of this work include:

• Single lane closure of eastbound and westbound Rawson Ave between 13th St and 20th St.
• Full closure of I-94 WEST (NB) exit ramp to Rawson Ave
• Full closure of Rawson Ave entrance ramp to I-94 EAST (SB)
• Partial Closure of I-94 EAST (SB) exit ramp to Rawson Ave (Open only to Westbound Rawson Ave)
• Partial Closure of Rawson Avenue entrance ramp to I-94 WEST (NB) (Open only from Westbound Rawson Ave)
• Full closure of WB Rawson Avenue entrance ramp to I-94 WEST (NB).

Future closures or updates on the project will include:

• Full closure of I-94 WEST (NB) & I-94 EAST (SB) at Rawson Avenue for 36 hours to install a culvert across I-94. Currently scheduled to occur the weekend of May 17, 2013 from Friday 9 P.M. to Sunday 9 A.M.
• Full closure of Rawson Avenue from 13th St to 20th St for demolition of the existing south bridge and reconstruction of the new bridge. Tentatively scheduled to occur Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
• Installation of the new Rawson Avenue bridge. This is tentatively scheduled for June 14, 2013. The bridge is scheduled to be open to traffic in late June.
• Full closure of I-94 EAST (SB) exit ramp to Rawson Ave in late June, 2013 and lasting until late fall, 2013.

Please note, to reduce delays during peak hours, some overnight full freeway, lane and ramp closures on I-94 will occur periodically during construction of this project. 

Click here for the latest project brief for the 36-hour full freeway closure.

Click here for the alternate route map during the 36-hour full freeway closure.

Click here for information on why the new Rawson Avenue bridge is being built on either side of I-94 and the new Self Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) technology being used on this project.

Thank you for your patience during the project's roadway closures.

Rawson Ave Interchange Reconstruction Using SPMT Technology

As part of the I-94 North-South Freeway Project, WisDOT is reconstructing the Rawson Avenue Interchange to a tight diamond Interchange which includes new exit/entrance ramps to/from I-94 and a new Rawson Avenue bridge over I-94.

The new Rawson Avenue bridge is being constructed using a new innovative method as part which the new bridge is being built on-site using temporary supports called shoring towers on each side of I-94. Once the new bridge decks on either side of I-94 have been constructed, WisDOT will be using a Self Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) to lift the bridge decks, roll them into place and set them on precast columns.

An SPMT is a motorized multi-axle platform operated through a state-of-the-art computer controlled system that is capable of pivoting 360 degrees, lift, carry, and set very large and heavy loads of many types.

More information on what an SPMT is and how it can benefit construction on this project can be found here on our SPMT fact sheet.

Progress of the new Rawson Avenue bridge construction can be viewed in pictures available in the Gallery section of our website.

Highway K Frontage Roads Reconstruction/Realignment (Racine County) - Construction Update

As part of the I-94 North-South Freeway Project, the East and West Frontage Roads from Highway G to north of Highway 20 are being reconstructed and realigned in Racine County. Work on the East Frontage Road began in early April and is scheduled to be completed by mid-Summer. Work on the West Frontage Road will begin in mid-Summer and is scheduled to be completed in late Fall.

Current closures on the project include:

• Full closure of East Frontage Road from Highway G to north of Highway 20 for reconstruction until mid summer 2013. Please note that all intersections in the work zone are closed except for Highway G, Highway K and Highway C.

Please click here for the latest project brief.

Thank you for being patient during these road closures.

Highway 20 Interchange Bridge Repair Project - Construction Update

As part of the I-94 N-S Freeway Reconstruction Project, WisDOT is performing a few bridge repairs at the Highway 20 Interchange on I-94. 

Current closures on the project include:

• Long term shoulder closure on I-94 EAST (SB) will be in place from April 26 until early June, 2013. The closure is needed to replace an I-94 bridge girder over Highway 20.

A few intermittent lane closures on I-94 EAST (SB) and Highway 20 are expected throughout the project during off-peak hours.

Please click here for the latest project brief.

Thank you for your patience during the I-94 North-South Freeway Reconstruction Project.

Highway 50 Local Roads Project (Kenosha County) - Construction Update

As part of the I-94 North-South Freeway Project, WisDOT will be reconstructing/constructing a few local roads near I-94 and Highway 50. Work on this project began in mid-April and is scheduled to last until late 2014.

WisDOT will be reconstructing 71st Street, 77th Street, 122nd Avenue and 125th Avenue near Highway 50. Along with reconstruction of these existing roads, the following new roads near Highway 50 are planned to be constructed: 74th Street, 76th Street, 122nd Court and 123rd Avenue.

Future closures or updates on the project will include:

• 122nd Avenue between the new 74th Street to WIS 50 will be closed the week of May 20. During this time, the road will be open to local traffic only. Businesses to the south of 74th Street should be accessed from Highway 50; businesses to the north of 74th Street should be accessed from 71st Street or the West Frontage Road. 
• 125th Avenue will be closed mid-June until early August. When 125th Avenue is closed, 122nd Avenue will be open to traffic.

Expansion of WIS 50 from a 4 lane highway to a 6 lane highway is also part of this project. The intersections of Highway 50 with 125th Avenue, I-94 ramps and 118th Avenue will be widened to accommodate heavy traffic. Please note that two lanes on Highway 50 will be maintained at all times during this construction.

Adjacent Project:

During construction of the Highway 50 Local Roads, the City of Kenosha will also be conducting a project on 122nd Avenue between 71st Street and the new 74th Street. This work is scheduled to begin in summer and last until fall 2013.

Please click here for the latest project brief.

Thank you for your patience during the projects roadway closures.

Ryan Road Interchange (Milwaukee) - NB Exit and SB Entrance Ramps Reconstruction

As part of the I-94 N-S Freeway Reconstruction Project, WisDOT is reconstructing two Ryan Road Interchange ramps at I-94 in Milwaukee County. The I-94 WEST (NB) exit ramp to Ryan Road and the entrance ramp from Ryan Road to I-94 EAST (SB) will be reconstructed as part of this project.

To accomplish this work, the shoulder on both the above mentioned ramps are closed along with I-94 WEST (NB) and I-94 EAST (SB) at Ryan Rd until Fall 2013.

Please note that few overnight lane closures and ramp closures will be implemented as necessary through the course of the project.

Click here for the latest project brief.

Thank you for your patience during the project's roadway closures.

WIS 142/County S Interchange and Mainline Reconstruction (Kenosha County)

As part of the I-94 N-S Freeway Reconstruction Project, WisDOT is reconstructing the WIS 142/Highway S ramps and mainline in Kenosha County. This work will also include reconstructing the NB exit and entrance ramps to I-94 in 2013. Please note that this project is immediately adjacent to the WIS 50 to WIS 158 construction project and will be coordinated accordingly.

Current closures on this project include:

• A single lane on I-94 EAST (SB) until late fall, 2013.
• WIS 142/County S entrance ramp to I-94 WEST (NB) until mid-July. During this ramp closure, traffic should use the frontage roads to access I-94 WEST (NB) at County E.

Future closures or updates on this project include:

• I-94 WEST (NB) exit ramp to WIS 142/County S from mid-July until late fall, 2013.

Traffic on I-94 WEST (NB) is switched to the I-94 EAST (SB) lanes until late fall for reconstruction of the NB lanes from 3 lanes to 4 lanes to accomodate future traffic. 

Please click here for the latest project brief informing about upcoming construction in Kenosha County.

Thank you for your patience during the project's roadway closures.

WIS 50 to WIS 158 Mainline Construction Continues on I-94 WEST (NB) in Kenosha County

As part of the I-94 N-S Freeway Project, construction will continue on the east side of I-94 between WIS 50 to WIS 158 in Kenosha County. This work includes expanding I-94 WEST (NB) freeway section from three lanes to four lanes and finishing the construction on the WIS 50 and WIS 158 interchanges with I-94 to meet current design standards.

Please note that this construction work will connect with the WIS 142/Highway S construction on the north end of the project.

Current closures on this project include:

• WIS 50 entrance ramp to I-94 WEST (NB) closed until mid-July. During the WIS 50 entrance ramp closure, traffic should use the open frontage roads to access I-94 WEST (NB) from WIS 158 or County C.
• I-94 WEST (NB) exit ramp to WIS 158 are closed until mid-July. During the WIS 158 exit ramp closure, traffic should exit at WIS 50 or WIS 142 to access WIS 158.
• WB lanes closed under I-94 are closed. 1 lane is open to traffic in each direction on the EB lanes under I-94.

Traffic on I-94 WEST (NB) is switched to the I-94 EAST (SB) lanes.

Future closures or updates on this project include:

• I-94 WEST (NB) exit ramp to WIS 50 will be closed from mid-July to late fall, 2013.
• WIS 158 entrance ramp to I-94 WEST (NB) will be closed from mid-July to late fall, 2013.

Please click here for the latest project brief informing about upcoming construction in Kenosha County.

Thank you for your patience during the I-94 N-S Freeway Project's roadway closures. For a listing of all Project roadway, ramp and lane closures, please refer to the detailed closure schedule here: http://www.plan94.org/Newslist.do#headline-242