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Department of Public Works
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Wisconsin Department of Transportation are planning to reconstruct N. Lake Drive from E. Newberry Boulevard to E. Edgewood Avenue (.85 mile). 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 enhance pedestrian and bike accommodations. Drainage structures, street lighting and traffic signals will also be upgraded.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in late summer of 2024, after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention. Additional details can be found on the "Construction Updates" tab.
Total construction cost is approximately $8 million dollars. Approximate Breakdown:
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Construction for the project will be completed in two phases over two years. Access to the Oak Leaf Trail (along the east limits of the project) will remain open at all times.
Phase 1 (2024 Construction) - N. Lake Drive, between E. Kenwood Boulevard and E. Edgewood Avenue, is scheduled to be reconstructed in 3 stages. One southbound lane will be maintained for local traffic only.
Phase 2 (2025 Construction) - N. Lake Drive, between E. Newberry Boulevard and E. Kenwood Boulevard, is scheduled to be reconstructed in 3 stages. One southbound lane will be maintained for local traffic only.
Access to business and residences will be maintained.
Pre-Construction Informational Meeting #2
An open-house style meeting regarding the N. Lake Drive reconstruction project will be held on Thursday, July 11 between 4-6 p.m. at the UWM SCE Edith S. Hefter Conference Center. Residents and businesses are encouraged to attend the meeting and ask questions about construction staging and activities during this project. Construction is anticipated to start Monday, July 22.
Pre-Construction Informational Meeting #1
A public meeting was held on June 5, 2024 at the UWM SCE Edith S. Hefter Conference Center from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works provided information regarding construction staging and schedule.
Public Involvement Meeting #2 The second public involvement meeting was held virtually on April 20, 2022 via Microsoft teams from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and an open house (in-person) meeting was held on April 21, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The project team provided an overview of the project and presented roadway design alternatives based on initial community feedback.
Public Involvement Meeting #1
The first public involvement meeting was held virtually on July 15, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The project team provided an overview of the project and schedule, and most importantly, it was an opportunity for the public share their experience, ideas and concerns to help start the design process. It was a great turn out for a virtual meeting, over 40 people participated.
A parking study was conducted on North Lake Drive from East Newberry Boulevard to East Kenwood Boulevard in April 2021. Results of the study:
Another parking study was conducted to capture current parking usage throughout the project limits which will help evaluate design options. Results of the second parking study can be found here.
The project engineers presented the following proposed design plans at the 2nd Public Involvement Meetings held April 20-21, 2022. Design alternatives are provided in 3 segments:
10-ft travel lane in each direction
5-ft on street bike lane in each direction
8-ft parking lane on each side
6-ft sidewalk on each side
11-ft travel lane in each direction
7-ft parking lane on each side
Two northbound travel lanes (10-ft each)
4-ft wide concrete median
One southbound travel lane (10-ft)
Two southbound left turn lanes at Lincoln Memorial Drive (10-ft each)
4-ft on street bike lane in each direction
No parking
Two southbound turning lanes (10-ft each, with 1-ft gutter pan)
11-ft southbound travel lane
6-ft on street bike lane in each direction
6-ft median
11-ft northbound travel lane with 1-ft gutter pan
5-ft on-street bike lane in each direction
6-ft sidewalk on west side of the street
8-ft parking lane on east side *parking removed on west side
5-ft on-street bike lane with 3-ft buffer zone in each direction
5-ft terrace
6.5-ft separated, off-street bike lane in each direction
Eric Miller, Public Involvement [email protected] 262-933-0467
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