NORTH 20TH STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
- OVERVIEW
- COMMUNITY MEETINGS & DOCUMENTS
- CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
- CONTACT US
OVERVIEW
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Wisconsin Department of Transportation are resurfacing North 20th Street from West North Avenue to West Hopkins Street. The existing pavement is being removed and the street resurfaced with asphalt. The scope of work also includes removing and replacing curb & gutter, driveway approaches and sidewalk where necessary. Pedestrian curb ramps are being built to meet ADA compliance and other pedestrian and bike accommodations are being installed. Drainage structures and traffic signals are also being upgraded.
Project Goals
- Improve pavement surface
- Make travel safe and comfortable for everyone
- Consider bike and pedestrian accommodations
Project Schedule
- Construction began in spring 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by late fall 2024.
Project Facts
- North 20th Street is a connecting highway (WIS 57) classified as a minor arterial.
- No existing bus routes along N. 20th Street, but routes cross the project at North Avenue, Center Street, Burleigh Street, and Hopkins Street
Funding
Estimated construction cost is $4 to $4.5 million dollars. Approximate Breakdown of construction costs:
- 93% covered by the State
- 7% covered by the City
Map
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Project Completion - December 11, 2024:
NORTH 20TH STREET IS NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC!
- Replaced deteriorating pavement, curb and gutter, driveway approaches and sidewalks
- Installed new curb ramps to meet ADA standards
- Upgraded traffic signals and street lighting
- Reconstructed storm sewers
Crews will be onsite in spring 2025 performing minor restorations following project completion.
Project Update - November 18, 2024:
- N. 20th Street is scheduled to OPEN to traffic on the newly paved southbound lane.
- N. 20th Street northbound is scheduled to close to traffic for approximately three weeks while crews begin paving operations.
- Parking in the work zone is not permitted.
Alternate Route:
» Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route to get around the northbound closure.
Project Update - Week of October 28, 2024:
- Crews will be performing paving operations.
- The southbound lane of N. 20th Street will remain closed to traffic.
- Unauthorized vehicles parked in the work zone will be towed.
Early October Construction Forecast:
- Pouring concrete for curbs and installing pedestrian ramps
- Installing traffic signals and electrical utilities
The southbound lane remains closed to traffic throughout the work zone.
Intersection Closure - Beginning Wednesday, September 18, 2024:
The intersection of North 20th and West Locust streets is scheduled to close for approximately two weeks while crews complete storm sewer work.
Bidirectional traffic will be closed on W. Locust Street between N. 21st to N. 20th Streets.
Intersection Closure - Beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The intersection of North 20th and West Center streets is scheduled to close for approximately two weeks whiles crews complete storm sewer work.
Bidirectional traffic will be closed on W. Center Street from N. 21st to N. 20th Streets.
Traffic Switch - Beginning Thursday, August 15, 2024
- Traffic on N. 20th Street, between W. North Avenue and W. Hopkins Street, will shift to the newly paved northbound lane. Crews will work on the southbound lane over the next couple of months.
- One lane of northbound traffic will be maintained along the newly resurfaced northbound lane.
- Cross-streets may have intermittent closures for intersection work.
Locust Street Lane Closure
- Westbound lanes of West Locust Street between 19th and 21st streets are expected to close through Friday, June 7 while project crews continue to remove concrete on North 20th Street.
- Locust Street is anticipated to maintain one lane of eastbound traffic.
- There will be intermittent closures along 20th Street while crews pour concrete in the southbound lane.
Project Notice
The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), is scheduled to begin the North 20th Street resurfacing project between West North Avenue and West Hopkins Street. This project aims to improve the pavement surface and make transportation safe for all users.
Beginning Monday, March 25, 2024:
- Northbound traffic on North 20th Street, from West North Avenue to West Hopkins Street, is scheduled to close while crews work on curb ramps, concrete curb and gutter, street lighting, signals and resurfacing the northbound lane.
- One lane of southbound traffic will be maintained. Northbound traffic must use an alternate route.
Note: North Avenue, Center Street, Locust Street and Hopkins Street are anticipated to remain open to bidirectional traffic. All other cross streets are scheduled to experience closures.
The following work will take place as part of the project:
- Removing existing pavement and resurfacing with asphalt.
- Replacing curb and gutter, driveway approaches and sidewalk at some locations.
- Upgrading pedestrian curb ramps to meet ADA standards.
- Upgrading drainage structures and traffic signals.
Anticipated construction completion: December 2024.
Crews will return in Spring 2025 for final restorations.
Parking will not be allowed on North 20th Street throughout the duration of this project.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
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.
Pre-Construction Meeting - Early Spring 2024
Purpose: Outline construction schedule, staging details, and address concerns of expected impacts
Virtual Public Involvement Meeting #1 – January 5, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The purpose of the 1st public meeting is to introduce the project, show feasible design options and gather community experience.
Click here to attend this meeting
If you prefer to call in (audio only), dial 414-251-0392 and enter access code 122564526#
- Copy of the presentation
- Recording of the open house meeting