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The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Wisconsin Department of Transportation are planning to replace West National Avenue from South 39th Street to South 1st Street (2.6 miles). West National Avenue is an urban 4-lane, undivided principal arterial and connecting highway STH 59. 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. Drainage structures, street lighting and traffic signals will also be upgraded.
Estimated construction cost $20 to $25 million.
We are currently in the preliminary design phase. Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
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.
Virtual Public Involvement Meeting #1 – November 18 and November 19, 2020 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm The purpose of the 1st public meeting is to introduce the project, and gather community experience to start design options.
Public Involvement Meeting #2 - TBD Purpose: Show feasible design options based on initial community feedback
Public Involvement Meeting #3 - TBD Purpose: Present preferred alternative design and any feasible remaining options to obtain final feedback Public Involvement Meeting #4 - TBD Purpose: Present preliminary plans, construction staging plans, access changes to obtain feedback on potential construction concerns
We created a stakeholder advisory committee made up of local elected officials, representatives from city departments and neighborhood organizations to help ensure community members are involved throughout the enitre process and contribute toward the project.
The City of Milwaukee wants your help to set the vision for the new National Avenue from South 39th Street to South 1st Street. The goal is to work with partners, residents, and businesses to create a plan that will improve the health and safety of the community, create a sustainable corridor that reflects the unique neighborhoods it runs through, and encourage walking, biking and taking transit. Please help us understand your experience while visiting and traveling along National Avenue, and what you would like to see improved.
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Christine Hanna, WisDOT Project Manager christine.hanna@dot.wi.gov 414-750-1555
David Tapia, Project Manager dtapia@milwaukee.gov 414-286-2453
Megan O'Connor, Project Liaison moconnor@milwaukee.gov 414-708-1433
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