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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites you to attend open house meetings on the I-794 Lake Interchange Study. WisDOT will present new analyses, such as freight analysis, land use market analysis and probable costs by alternative.
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Alternative Groups
All alternative groups are being evaluated in the environmental impact statement to identify a selected alternative. Explore each alternative in detail.
NO BUILD
Elevated freeway remains and the 28 deficient bridges would continue to deteriorate.
Only routine maintenance and repairs would be completed.
At some point, maintenance repairs are no longer cost effective, and the deteriorating structural conditions could result in restrictions on vehicle weights or the closure of I-794 due to poor bridge conditions.
REPLACE IN KIND
Reconstruct the 28 deficient bridges, in similar alignment to the existing elevated freeway.
Maintain all existing access points.
Outdated design features would be partially addressed (shoulder widths, stopping sight distances and superelevation).
Limited improvements to surface streets and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
FREEWAY REMOVAL
Replace elevated freeway with at-grade surface street network.
Improve surface street connectivity.
Provide complete street accommodations.
FREEWAY IMPROVEMENT
Reconstruct elevated freeway without capacity expansion.
Improve design features to meet current standards and improve safety.
Consolidate freeway access ramps.
Improve surface street connectivity.
Provide complete street accommodations.
Study Overview
The Lake Interchange Study is evaluating alternatives for the I-794 freeway corridor. The study is focused on aging infrastructure along a section of I-794 known as the Lake Interchange. The study corridor extends beyond the Lake Interchange, generally from the Marquette Interchange to the Hoan Bridge, due to the interconnectedness of the freeway and its ramps in this area. The study is exploring ideas to improve the freeway corridor while also considering how the project could improve surface street connectivity and safety so all modes of transportation can thrive in this urban environment. The study is not considering changes to the main span of the Hoan Bridge or core design of the Marquette Interchange.
Study Phase Activities
