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We aim to provide construction updates every two weeks throughout the duration of the project. Updates will be posted here and emailed to those who have signed up through the project website. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Start Date: March 14, 2022 Anticipated Completion: Mid-November 2022
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), has completed the majority of work for the West Grange Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The project area is now fully reopened to traffic.
The following work took place in 2022:
The following work is scheduled to resume in early spring 2023:
The project team thanks you for your patience and cooperation throughout this project!
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The contractor has started to remove the east approach span, east backwall, and parapet and overhang on the north side of W. Grange Ave. bridge. Removals of the bridge deck, west approach span, and backwall will continue into early May. For businesses along South 9th Street, the intersection of S. 9th St. and W. Grange Ave. has been opened to use. Please route your trucking from W. Grange Ave. to S. 9th St., or use S. 9th St. - W. Edgerton Ave. - S. 6th St. Trucking along residential side streets is not allowed. Posted 4/21/22
The asphalt median crossovers have been completed, and traffic control will be switched to stage 1 of construction as of April 6th. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on the south side of West Grange Avenue. The contractor will begin to remove the bridge deck and east approach span on the north side of the bridge. Structural excavation will take place over the next several weeks. Posted 4/6/22
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TRAFFIC STAGING The project will be split into two major stages to minimize construction impacts for residents, businesses, and the traveling public.
Stage 1: The north side of the bridge is closed for construction. West Grange Avenue will have one lane of traffic in each direction and maintain pedestrian access on the south side.
Stage 2: The south side of the bridge is closed for construction. West Grange Avenue will have one lane of traffic in each direction and maintain pedestrian access on the north side.
Turning movements will be restricted at the intersection of South 9th Street and West Grange Avenue
Click here to view the traffic control plans in more detail
DRIVEWAY ACCESS Access to residential and commercial driveways will remain open.
PARKING INFORMATION On-street parking will be restricted on West Grange Avenue between South 13th Street to a point west of South 6th Street
BUS ROUTE There are no impacts to Milwaukee County Transit Service.
CONSTRUCTION HOURS Work is allowed Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation are conducting a rehabilitation project to improve the West Grange Avenue Bridge Over the Canadian Pacific Railroad, which was built in 1976. Around 5,670 vehicles travel on this local roadway between South 9th Street and South 13th Street per day. The work will consist of replacing the concrete deck and roadway approach, repairing the bridge piers and abutments, refurbishing steel components and installing a new railing.
Estimated cost of the project is $2 to 2.5 million. Federal aid will pay for 80% of the cost and the City will pay for the remaining 20%. No assessments to property owners are currently anticipated as part of this project.
A traditional Public Information 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 comment forms.
Thank you for your input and suggestions during the design phase of this project. The public comment period was open from 10/08/20 to 7/14/21. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Theresa Kubista, Project Manager, at [email protected] or 414-286-2463.
Mark Zapp, WisDOT Construction Project Manager [email protected] 414-750-2645 Will Gilbert, P.E., AECOM - Construction Supervisor [email protected] 608-239-0904