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The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are proposing a safety improvement project at the following three intersections along North 27th Street:
The goal of the project is to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety due to the high frequency of crashes. This project consists of upgrading traffic signals, including monotube mast arms with signal heads over each lane of traffic at each of the intersections. Flashing yellow arrows will be installed for the drivers in the left turn lanes to use at North 27th Street and West Locust Street, plus North 27th Street and West North Avenue.
Additional improvements are planned for the intersection at North Avenue. These improvements include reconstructing the pedestrian curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and re-positioning the median concrete island to be located outside of the crosswalk, where necessary. The project will be staged to keep a minimum of one through lane open in all directions.
Estimated cost of the project is $679,000. Federal aid will pay for 90% and the City will cover 10% of the cost.
We are currently in the design phase. Construction is tentatively scheduled to take place in 2023.
A traditional Public Involvement Meeting was not held due to the potential health risks associated with COVID-19. Surrounding property owners were notified of the project through a mailing with an enclosed comment form.
Let us know where you see issues and opportunities for improvement along North 27th Street at the intersections of North Avenue, Center Street and Locust Street!
Name
Address
Email
Comments
Greg Hafeman, WisDOT Local Program Project Manager greg.hafeman@dot.wi.gov 262-548-8677
David Beach, Project Engineer dbeach@milwaukee.gov 414-286-3825
Megan O’Connor, Project Liaison moconnor@milwaukee.gov 414-708-1433
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