Public 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.
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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.
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!
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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.
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.
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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.
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.
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
625 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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.
Past 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.
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!
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.
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.
Public Involvement In Action
Advisory Committees
The committee members provide feedback to WisDOT throughout the study process, provide guidance on engagement and share information about the project with their colleagues, community and constituents. WisDOT regularly meets with these key partners as the study advances.
WisDOT conducted a series of interviews with local stakeholders to gather their perspectives regarding their involvement in the Study, the significance of public engagement and feedback, and the corridor's importance to both the community and the region. View the first stakeholder spotlight below.
Local Coordination
WisDOT has met with numerous local government agency representatives, elected officials and key stakeholders to gather initial feedback on the existing conditions of the Lake Interchange and understand the needs and priorities of the study corridor, which led to the development of the design concepts. During the Concept Development phase, WisDOT engaged with local municipal representatives to review preliminary analyses and stakeholder feedback. This collaboration supported the study’s advancement to the Alternatives Definition phase, where WisDOT identified alternatives and defined their elements. The alternatives include options from each group: No Build, Replace in Kind, Freeway Removal and Freeway Improvement.
Local coordination with municipal representatives, local elected officials and regional transportation agencies will be ongoing throughout the study.
