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The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation are planning to replace East/West Howard Avenue from South 6th Street to South Clement Avenue (1.3 miles). The scope of work includes removing and replacing deteriorated pavement, curb & gutter, driveway approaches and sidewalk. Pedestrian curb ramps will be built to meet ADA compliance, and we will consider enhancements to pedestrian and bike accommodations. Drainage structures, street lighting and traffic signals will also be upgraded.
We are currently in the design phase through 2023. Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2024.
Estimated construction cost is $8.0 to $8.5 million dollars. Approximate construction cost breakdown:
We divided Howard Avenue into two sections for design plans. The two preferred alternative design sections shown below will move forward into final design. These two designs were shown at the public involvement meeting on June 6, 2022 at Bay View Montessori School, 357 East Howard Avenue.
1. HOWARD AVENUE - SOUTH 6TH STREET TO SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE DESIGN SECTION
Features:
2. HOWARD AVENUE - SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE TO SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE DESIGN SECTION
The following design alternatives were previously presented at the virtual Public Involvement Meeting in May 2021. We developed these design options using the feedback and input we received from residents and the community from the 1st Public Involvement Meeting held in October 2020. We divided Howard Avenue into two sections to review:
1. Howard Avenue from South 6th Street to South Howell Avenue: 4 design options 2. Howard Avenue from South Howell Avenue to South Clement Avenue: 2 design options
HOWARD AVENUE - SOUTH 6TH STREET TO SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE EXISTING SECTION
Existing Features:
HOWARD AVENUE - SOUTH 6TH STREET TO SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE
There are four design options for the segment of Howard Avenue from South 6th Street to South Howell Avenue.
OPTION 1
Option 1 Features:
OPTION 2
Option 2 Features:
OPTION 3
Option 3 Features:
OPTION 4
Option 4 Features:
HOWARD AVENUE FROM SOUTH HOWELL AVENUE TO SOUTH CLEMENT AVENUE EXISTING SECTION
Existing Section Features:
OPTION A
Option A Features:
OPTION B
Option B Features:
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works holds public involvement meetings to receive input and share project details with residents and businesses located in the project area.
Public Involvement Meeting #3 - June 6, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open house, in-person meeting at Bay View Montessori School, 357 East Howard Avenue, in the gymnasium
Virtual Public Involvement Meeting #2 - May 11, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Public Involvement Meeting #1 – October 7, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Let us know where you see issues and opportunities for improvement on Howard Avenue! Your input will help shape how the road looks and will help identify solutions to make the street safer and more enjoyable for walking, bicycling, and driving.
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Greg Hafeman, WisDOT Local Program Project Manager greg.hafeman@dot.wi.gov 262-548-8677
Samuel Medhin, Project Manager samuel.medhin@milwaukee.gov 414-286-0474
Megan O'Connor, Project Liaison moconnor@milwaukee.gov 414-708-1433