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Department of Public Works
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Wisconsin Department of Transportation are underway with the West Hampton Avenue resurfacing project from North 60th Street to North Teutonia Avenue (2.0 miles). The scope of work includes milling and resurfacing the deteriorated asphaltic pavement, replacing driveway approaches and sidewalk, where necessary. Pedestrian curb ramps are being built to meet current ADA standards. The traffic signals at N. Hopkins St., N. 37th St., N. 35th St. and N. 32nd St. and street lights are being upgraded. Safety improvements are a top priority as the crash rate on West Hampton Avenue is greater than the statewide average on similar roadway types. 16 crashes involving pedestrians and5 crashes involving bicyclists have occurred on within the project limits between 2013 and 2017.
Estimated cost is $8.6 million dollars. Approximate breakdown:
September 12, 2023
The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), is resurfacing West Hampton Avenue between North 60th Street and North Teutonia Avenue.
Construction Look Ahead:
August 30, 2023
The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), is preparing to begin the West Hampton Avenue resurfacing project between North 60th Street and North Teutonia Avenue. • Milling and resurfacing the deteriorated asphaltic pavement • Replacing driveway approaches and sidewalk, where necessary • Building pedestrian curb ramps to meet current ADA standards • Improving the at-grade railroad crossing near North Teutonia Avenue • Upgrading traffic signals at North Hopkins Street, North 37th Street, North 35th Street, and North 32nd Street • Upgrading streetlights
The following work is scheduled to take place as part of this project:
Beginning May 22, 2023: • Traffic is scheduled to shift to the outside lanes while crews work in the median areas on curb ramps, concrete curb and gutter, street lighting and signal equipment
Construction Parking Information
If this construction project prohibits access to your off-street parking space and you have to park on the street, you are required to get an exemption for night parking:
To receive a night parking exemption, you are required to call the Night Parking Desk at 414-286-8300 between the hours of 8 am and 1 am Sunday night through Friday night. When calling the Night Parking Desk please provide the following information: (1) home address; (2) year, make, model and color of vehicle; (3) license plate number and (4) date of construction notice. You will receive a parking exemption number.
The night parking exemption for construction expires after thirty (30) days. If the construction project exceeds the thirty (30) day period, you are required to call the Night Parking Desk again to seek a second exemption. Please do not call the Police Department for night parking exemptions.
It is important to note that even if you receive a night parking exemption, you are still required to follow alternate side parking regulations or any other posted parking restrictions.
Persons holding residential day parking permits will be permitted to park within two (2) blocks of the address shown on their permit providing they abide by all other provisions of the day permit parking program.
If you have any questions about parking regulations in your area, please call the City of Milwaukee, DPW – Parking Enforcement at 414-286-8350.
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER CONSTRUCTION IS IN PROGRESS, VEHICLES PARKED IN VIOLATION OF POSTED TEMPORARY NO PARKING OR TIME RESTRICTION SIGNS MAY BE TICKETED AND/OR TOWED.
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Directions to Hampton Dental Associates, SC during the West Hampton Avenue resurfacing project.
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 – May 15, 2023 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Christian Academy, 3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Purpose: Outline construction schedule, staging details, and address concerns of expected impacts.
Virtual Public Involvement Meeting – December 3, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Purpose: Introduce the project and gather community experience to start design options.
Join the meeting - https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/984095549
You can also dial in using your phone: +1 (571) 317-3122 and enter access code: 984-095-549
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