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The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation are reconstructing West Walnut Street from North 20th Street to North 12th Street (.6 miles). The scope of work includes removing and replacing deteriorated pavement, curb & gutter, driveway approaches and sidewalk, where necessary. Pedestrian curb ramps are being built to meet ADA compliance. Drainage structures, such as storm sewer inlets and lateral pipes, are being replaced. The traffic signals at 20th St., 17th St., and 12th St., and street lights are being upgraded. There are enhancements to pedestrian and bike accommodations, traffic calming measures and storm water management facilities. Safety improvements are a top priority as the crash rate on Walnut Street is greater than the statewide average on similar roadway types. Two crashes involving pedestrians have occured over the past 5 years.
The awarded contract was $8.1 million dollars. Approximate breakdown:
September 19, 2023
The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), is underway with the West Walnut Street reconstruction project. The following work is scheduled to take place as part of this project.
Beginning the week of September 25, at 12th Street and Walnut Street:
September 12, 2023
The majority of the work including roadway and sidewalk will be completed in late 2023 with streetlighting and tree plantings completed in spring 2024.
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.
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 - March 9, 2023 from 3 to 5 p.m. Open House Meeting at House of Peace, 1702 West Walnut Street Purpose: Outline construction schedule, staging details, and address concerns of expected impacts
Public Involvement Meeting #2 - August 17, 2021 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open House Meeting at House of Peace, 1702 West Walnut Street *Face masks are required Purpose: Present the preferred final design options based on initial community feedback We want you to tell us: How does the proposed design work for you? Does the proposed design capture what the community wants? Are we missing anything? In case you are unable to attend the meeting, an overview and exhibits are below to review:
Virtual Public Involvement Meeting #1 – October 29, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the 1st public meeting is to introduce the project, show feasible design options and gather community experience.We want you to tell us: How do you get around your neighborhood and where are you going? What problems do you see and experience, while walking, driving, or riding a bike? What do you like about the current street? What dont you like about it? Where is it difficult or dangerous to cross the street? What do you want to see on Walnut Street?
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