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WEST CALUMET BRIDGE OVER THE LITTLE MENOMONEE RIVER RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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We aim to provide construction updates every two-three 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: July 11, 2022 Anticipated Completion: Late November 2022
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The removal of the superstructure (West Calumet Road bridge deck) was completed earlier this week. Further utility coordination is taking place before the sheeting installation is fully completed to de-water the work zone. The west abutment wall is anticipated to be removed next week, and excavation and removal of other substructure components will continue into mid-August. Posted 7/29/22
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation are removing the West Calumet Bridge Over the Little Menomonee River and replacing it with a four cell box culvert bridge. A new roadway on top of the structure will be built. The new bridge will be 46 feet in length and 50 feet wide, providing two 12-foot driving lanes and an 8-foot shoulder.
The existing bridge was built in 1937 and the bridge deck was replaced in 1988. Around 1,700 vehicles travel on this local roadway per day.
TRAFFIC STAGING West Calumet Road Bridge will be fully closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic between North 91st Street and North Granville Road.
DRIVEWAY ACCESS Adjacent properties will be accessible from North Granville Road.
PARKING On-street parking will be restricted within the project limits.
BUS ROUTE Milwaukee County Transit Service will not be impacted.
CONSTRUCTION HOURS Work is allowed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Estimated cost of the project is $1,437,500. State aid will pay for 80% of the cost. 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 be 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 8/12/20 to 7/14/21. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Theresa Kubista, Project Manager, at tkubis@milwaukee.gov or 414-286-2463.
Seth Keller, raSmith - Construction Supervisor 262-901-2235 seth.keller@rasmith.com
Elliot Smyth, City of Milwaukee Construction Supervisor 414-704-0468 esmyth@milwaukee.gov
Megan O'Connor, Project Liaison 414-708-1433 moconnor@milwaukee.gov