MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has started construction on the Early East Leg of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project in Milwaukee County, bringing long-term traffic changes beginning Monday evening, March 9.
What’s Closing?
Starting March 9, drivers will see:
- Long-term lane closure on I-94 eastbound from 35th Street to 25th Street through late 2026.
- Full closure of the 35th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound through late 2026.
Detour Information
Drivers using the 35th Street ramp will be detoured via:
35th Street → Wisconsin Avenue → 27th Street → Clybourn Street → 25th Street.
Officials encourage motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes or travel times.
What’s Reopening?
There is some relief ahead for drivers.
By late March:
- Eastbound I-94 will be restored to three lanes west of the stadium.
- The General Mitchell Boulevard ramps will reopen.
However, the long-term lane closure will return in late summer. The General Mitchell Boulevard ramps are expected to remain open until fall.
What Drivers Should Know
Travelers are encouraged to:
- Check traffic updates before leaving.
- Consider alternate routes.
- Use alternate modes of transportation when possible.
Construction is expected to continue through late 2026 as part of the broader freeway modernization project.
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