Public Meetings

Join us throughout the Lake Interchange Study for a variety of public involvement meetings! These events are your chance to stay informed, ask questions and share your feedback.
2026
public Involvement meetings

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.  

Thursday, April 30, 2026
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION
St. Francis High School
4225 South Lake Drive
St. Francis, WI 53235

Both venues are wheelchair accessible. If you require auxiliary aid, service or an interpreter, please contact David Pittman, the I-794 Lake Interchange Study Manager, at david.pittman@dot.wi.gov or via the Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System (dial 711 and request to connect with 262-548-6439) as soon as possible. Please allow time for arrangements by contacting the WisDOT representative at least three working days before the meeting.

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November 2025
public Involvement meetings

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) held two open house meetings in November 2025 to present the preliminary evaluation criteria based on the purpose and need, and the latest findings, including traffic analysis, on the Replace in Kind, Freeway Removal and Freeway Improvement alternatives. In case you missed it, you can still explore all the meeting materials!

Thursday, April 30, 2026
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION
St. Francis High School
4225 South Lake Drive
St. Francis, WI 53235

Both venues are wheelchair accessible. If you require auxiliary aid, service or an interpreter, please contact David Pittman, the I-794 Lake Interchange Study Manager, at david.pittman@dot.wi.gov or via the Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System (dial 711 and request to connect with 262-548-6439) as soon as possible. Please allow time for arrangements by contacting the WisDOT representative at least three working days before the meeting.

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May 2025
public Involvement meetings

WisDOT hosted a public update meeting on May 29, 2025. The meeting was an opportunity for the public to learn the latest on the study, understand the process, preview the defined alternatives and engage with WisDOT staff.

Thursday, April 30, 2026
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION
St. Francis High School
4225 South Lake Drive
St. Francis, WI 53235

Both venues are wheelchair accessible. If you require auxiliary aid, service or an interpreter, please contact David Pittman, the I-794 Lake Interchange Study Manager, at david.pittman@dot.wi.gov or via the Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System (dial 711 and request to connect with 262-548-6439) as soon as possible. Please allow time for arrangements by contacting the WisDOT representative at least three working days before the meeting.

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August 2023
public Involvement meetings

WisDOT hosted the first set of open house style public involvement meetings on August 1 and August 2, 2023. The meetings were an opportunity for the public to understand the study process, learn about the project’s draft purpose and need, and provide input on preliminary design concepts. Materials and exhibits shown at the meetings are available for the public to view.

Both meetings had high public participation and we appreciate the great feedback through one-on-one conversations, interactive engagement activity boards and public meeting comment forms.

Thursday, April 30, 2026
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION
St. Francis High School
4225 South Lake Drive
St. Francis, WI 53235

Both venues are wheelchair accessible. If you require auxiliary aid, service or an interpreter, please contact David Pittman, the I-794 Lake Interchange Study Manager, at david.pittman@dot.wi.gov or via the Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System (dial 711 and request to connect with 262-548-6439) as soon as possible. Please allow time for arrangements by contacting the WisDOT representative at least three working days before the meeting.

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Past Meetings

2026
Public Involvement Meetings

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.  

November 2025
Public Involvement Meetings

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) held two open house meetings in November 2025 to present the preliminary evaluation criteria based on the purpose and need, and the latest findings, including traffic analysis, on the Replace in Kind, Freeway Removal and Freeway Improvement alternatives. In case you missed it, you can still explore all the meeting materials!

May 2025
Public Update Meeting

WisDOT hosted a public update meeting on May 29, 2025. The meeting was an opportunity for the public to learn the latest on the study, understand the process, preview the defined alternatives and engage with WisDOT staff.

August 2023
Public Involvement Meetings

WisDOT hosted the first set of open house style public involvement meetings on August 1 and August 2, 2023. The meetings were an opportunity for the public to understand the study process, learn about the project’s draft purpose and need, and provide input on preliminary design concepts. Materials and exhibits shown at the meetings are available for the public to view.

Both meetings had high public participation and we appreciate the great feedback through one-on-one conversations, interactive engagement activity boards and public meeting comment forms.