Permit-Based Street Closures and Traffic Restrictions
New Developments
WEST WISCONSIN AVENUE – NORTH 2ND STREET TO NORTH VEL R PHILLIPS AVENUE; NORTH DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE – WEST WISCONSIN AVENUE NORTH TO ALLEY (4TH) (POLICE DISTRICT 1)
It is anticipated that West Wisconsin Avenue from North 2nd Street to North Vel R Phillips Avenue and North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from West Wisconsin Avenue north to the alley will be closed to traffic beginning at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 19 and ending at 1:00 A.M. Thursday, August 20, 2026 for the “Milwaukee Night Market” event.
Projects in Progress
WEST HISTORICT MITCHELL STREET – SOUTH 22ND STREET TO SOUTH LAYTON BOULEVARD (10TH) (POLICE DISTRICT 3)
It is anticipated that West Historic Mitchell Street from South 22nd Street to South Layton Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily during weekdays for a lead service line replacement project. This roadway will be reopened at the end of work each day and night and weekend impacts are not expected.
WEST LEON TERRACE BRIDGE OVER THE LITTLE MENOMONEE RIVER – WEST GREEN TREE ROAD TO WEST MILL ROAD (5TH) (POLICE DISTRICT 4)
It is anticipated that the West Leon Terrace bridge between West Green Tree Road and West Mill Road will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Friday, July 17, 2026 until further notice for bridge rehabilitation by WisDOT. Access to nearby residences, and the Oak Leaf Trail will be maintained. As part of this closure, the Leon Terrace entrance and exit ramps to WIS 145 will also be closed.
WEST HOWARD AVENUE – SOUTH 27TH STREET TO WEST LOOMIS ROAD (10TH) (POLICE DISTRICT 3)
It is anticipated that West Howard Avenue from South 27th Street to West Loomis Road will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the bridge over Miner Creek beginning Thursday, June 18, 2026 and extending to October 2026 (weather dependent) for bridge and culvert improvements. Signed vehicular and pedestrian detours will be in place.
27TH STREET VIADUCT OVER THE MENOMONEE RIVER (4TH, 12TH) (POLICE DISTRICTS 2, 3)
It is anticipated that the 27th Street Viaduct will be closed to traffic beginning February 2026 and continuing through late 2026 for work associated with the WisDOT 94 East-West Freeway Project.
SOUTH HAWLEY ROAD – WEST PARK HILL AVENUE TO WEST ADLER STREET (10TH) (POLICE DISTRICT 3)
It is anticipated that South Hawley Road from a point south of West Park Hill Avenue to a point north of West Adler Street will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Monday, January 5, 2026 through Fall of 2028 for work associated with the WisDOT 94 East-West Freeway Project.
NORTH MARSHALL STREET – EAST MASON STREET TO EAST WELLS STREET (4TH) (POLICE DISTRICT 1)
It is anticipated that two-way vehicular traffic on North Marshall Street from East Mason Street to East Wells Street will be shifted to the east side of the road beginning Monday, October 23, 2023 through Summer of 2025 to facilitate construction operations for the Northwestern Mutual Building Expansion.
16TH STREET VIADUCT OVER THE MENOMONEE RIVER (4TH, 12TH) (POLICE DISTRICTS 2, 3)
It is anticipated that the 16th Street Viaduct from West Clybourn Street to West Emmber Lane will be closed to traffic beginning Friday, December 5, 2025 for bridge inspections and repair. A partial opening is estimated to occur by Summer of 2026.
WEST GREVES STREET – 27TH STREET VIADUCT WEST TO ITS TERMINUS (8TH) (POLICE DISTRICT 3)
It is anticipated that West Greves Street from the 27th Street Viaduct west to its terminus will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Monday, December 8, 2025 through Fall of 2026 for work associated with the WisDOT 94 East-West Freeway Project.