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The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Wisconsin Department of Transportation are planning to reconstruct North Lake Drive from East Newberry Boulevard to East 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.
We are currently in the design phase through 2023. Construction is slated for 2024.
Estimated construction cost is $5 to $6 million dollars. Approximate Breakdown:
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PROPOSED DESIGN PLANS
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:
North Segment: E. Hampshire St. to E. Edgewood Ave. Existing Section: Roadway width is 46 ft
Proposed Preferred Section: Roadway width to remain 46 ft
Middle Segment: E. Kenwood Blvd. to E. Hampshire St.
Existing Section: Roadway width is 62 ft
Proposed Preferred Section: Roadway width to remain 62 ft
South Segment: E. Newberry Blvd. to E. Kenwood Blvd. Existing Section: Roadway width is 44 ft
Design Alternative 1: Roadway width remains 44 ft
Design Alternative 2: Roadway width is widen to 48 ft (4-ft on east side)
Design Alternative 3: Roadway width is narrowed to 36 ft (Bike lanes behind curb)
A parking study was conducted on North Lake Drive from East Newberry Boulevard to East Kenwood Boulevard in April 2021. Results of the study:
In the spring of 2022, another parking study will be conducted to capture current parking usage throughout the project limits which will help evaluate design options. Results of the latest parking study will be posted here.
Public Involvement Meeting #3 - TBD Purpose: Show final design plans
Pre-Construction Meeting - TBD Purpose: Outline construction schedule, staging details, and address concerns of expected impacts
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.
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.
Let us know where you see issues and opportunities for improvement on North Lake Drive! 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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Christine Hanna, WisDOT Project Manager christine.hanna@dot.wi.gov 414-750-1555
Samuel Medhin, Project Manager samuel.medhin@milwaukee.gov 414-286-0474
Megan O'Connor, Project Liaison moconnor@milwaukee.gov 414-708-1433
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