I-794 Lake Interchange Study

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Study Overview

A map showing the I-794 Lake Interchange freeway corridor, generally from the Milwaukee River to the Hoan Bridge, located between the Historic Third Ward neighborhood and Downtown Milwaukee.
The Lake Interchange Study is evaluating alternatives for the I-794 freeway corridor, generally from the Milwaukee River to the Hoan Bridge. The study area is focused on areas of aging infrastructure and may change depending on project alternatives. The study is exploring ideas to improve the freeway corridor while also considering how the project could improve local street connectivity and safety so all modes of transportation can thrive in this urban environment.

Study Phase Activities

Public Involvement
Alternative Analysis
Preliminary Design
Environmental
Documentation (NEPA)
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WisDOT is working in close coordination with the Federal Highway Administration, City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County to narrow the nine design concepts presented at the public meetings in August 2023 based on preliminary analyses and public feedback. Multiple alternatives will advance for additional study and refinement, with at least one from each of the following groups:
  • Replace In Kind
  • Freeway Improvement
  • Freeway Removal
For more information, check out the recent update provided by WisDOT below.
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August 2023 Public Involvement Meetings
A group of people in the Milwaukee Marriott ballroom on August 1, 2023 for the public involvement meeting. Some individuals are writing down their comments while standing at high top tables.
August 2023 Public Involvement Meetings
A group of people in the cafeteria of St. Thomas More High School on August 2, 2023 for the public involvement meeting. Individuals are viewing proposed design concepts displayed on roll plots across a long table.
Business Advisory Committee meeting, June 2023
A group of stakeholders sitting at a table discussing a design concept shown on a roll plot during a business advisory committee meeting.
Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting, June 2023
A group of stakeholders sitting at a table discussing a design concept shown on a roll plot during a stakeholder advisory committee meeting.
WisDOT project team members and City of Milwaukee representatives reviewing design concepts displayed on roll plots in a meeting.
Study Concept Review Meeting with City of Milwaukee representatives, April 2023
Meeting with WisDOT Secretary Thompson, Milwaukee Mayor Johnson, City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County representatives, February 2023
WisDOT project team speaking to Milwaukee Mayor Johnson and WisDOT Secretary Thompson while walking under I-794 during a site visit.

Explore I-794

EXPLORE PURPOSE and need

Understand why WisDOT is undertaking this study now.

DRAFT PURPOSE AND NEED

EXPLORE PROCESS

The current study phase will offer several opportunities for the public to engage with WisDOT on the review of alternatives for the corridor.

STUDY SCHEDULE AND PROCESS

EXPLORE MOBILITY

Check out how the interchange and local streets are being used today.

TRAFFIC, TRAVEL AND SAFETY PATTERNS

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CONTACTS

DAVE PITTMAN, P.E.‍
Project Manager
(262) 548-6439
David.Pittman@dot.wi.gov
TREVOR FANNON
‍Communications Manager
(262) 521-5373
Trevor.Fannon@dot.wi.gov

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Public Involvement meetings

Meeting 1

AUG 1, 2023  |  4:00 - 7:00 PM
‍Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 N. MILWAUKEE ST

Meeting 2

AUG 2, 2023  |  4:00 - 7:00 PM
St. Thomas More High School
2601 E. MORGAN AVE
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