Traffic Impacts

learn how traffic is impacted along the corridor due to construction. Impacts shown west to east.

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WEST LEG

I-94 eastbound between 70th Street and General Mitchell Boulevard

Long-term lane closure on I-94 eastbound between 70th Street and General Mitchell Boulevard, reducing traffic to two lanes

Start: August 2026

End: Long-term

WEST LEG

I-94 westbound exit to 68th/70th Street

Long-term closure of the westbound exit to 68th/70th Street through summer 2028

Start: March 20, 2026

End: Summer 2028

WEST LEG

68th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound

Long-term closure of the 68th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound

Start: November 4, 2025

End: Long-term

WEST LEG

Hawley Road, at I-94

Full closure of Hawley Road, at I-94, through late 2028

Start: Early January

End: Late 2028

WEST LEG

Hawley Road entrance ramp to I-94 westbound

Long-term closure of the Hawley Road entrance ramp to I-94 westbound

Start: November 6, 2025

End: Long-term

WEST LEG

Hawley Road entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound

Permanent closure of the Hawley Road entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound

Start: November 4, 2025

End: Permanent

WEST LEG

I-94 westbound exit ramp to Hawley Road

Permanent closure of the I-94 westbound exit ramp to Hawley Road

Start: November 6, 2025

End: Permanent

WEST LEG

I-94 eastbound exit ramp to Hawley Road

Long-term closure of the I-94 eastbound exit ramp to Hawley Road

Start: November 4, 2025

End: Long-term

WEST LEG

I-94 westbound between the Stadium Interchange and 70th Street

Long-term lane closure on I-94 westbound between the Stadium Interchange and 70th Street, reducing traffic to two lanes

Start: November 10, 2025

End: Long-term

WEST LEG

WIS 175 southbound system ramp to I-94 westbound

Long-term closure of the WIS 175 southbound system ramp to I-94 westbound

Start: November 10, 2025

End: Long-term

EARLY EAST LEG

27th Street between St. Paul Avenue and Evergreen Lane

By 6 a.m.: 27th Street between St. Paul Avenue and Evergreen Lane through late 2026 DETOUR: Utilize Wisconsin Avenue, 35th Street, and Greenfield Avenue

Start: February 2, 2026

End: Late 2026

EARLY EAST LEG

Greves Street, west of 27th Street

Long-term closure of Greves Street, west of 27th Street

Start: December 2025

End: Late 2026

EARLY EAST LEG

I-94 eastbound exit to 26th Street/St. Paul Avenue

By 9 p.m.: I-94 eastbound exit to 26th Street/St. Paul Avenue through summer 2026 DETOUR: Utilize the I-94 eastbound exit to 35 Street and Wisconsin Avenue

Start: February 2, 2026

End: Summer 2026

EARLY EAST LEG

35th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound

35th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound through late 2026
DETOUR: Utilize 35th Street, Wisconsin Avenue, 27th Street, Clybourn Street, and 25th Street

Start: March 9, 2026

End: Long-term

EARLY EAST LEG

I-94 eastbound, approaching 27th Street

Lane closure on I-94 eastbound from 35th Street to 25th Street through late 2026

Start: March 9, 2026

End: Long-term

WEST LEG

Southbound WIS 175 exit ramp to Frederick Miller Way

30-day closure of the southbound WIS 175 exit ramp to Frederick Miller Way

Start: November 3, 2025

End: December 3, 2025

WEST LEG

I-94 eastbound between 70th Street and General Mitchell Boulevard

Long-term lane closure on I-94 eastbound between 70th Street and General Mitchell Boulevard, reducing traffic to two lanes

Start: November 5, 2025

Re-opened March 20, 2026

WEST LEG

I-94 eastbound exit ramp to General Mitchell Boulevard

I-94 eastbound exit ramp to General Mitchell Boulevard closed through March 2026. DETOUR: I-94 eastbound to WIS 175 southbound to Frederick Miller Way to General Mitchell Boulevard

Start: December 15, 2025

Re-opened March 21, 2026

WEST LEG

General Mitchell Boulevard entrance ramp to I-94 westbound

General Mitchell Boulevard entrance ramp to I-94 westbound closed through March 2026. DETOUR: Blue Mound Road to 84th Street to I-94 westbound

Start: December 15, 2025

Re-opened March 21, 2026

Construction Staging Map

The map below is the current plan for constructing and sequencing the reconstruction of the full I-94 East-West Freeway Project. Many variables impact this plan including accommodating existing traffic, utility relocation, and available funding. The plan will continue to be refined and is subject to change.

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National Ave (2025)

National Avenue from Miller Park Way to 50th Street

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) completed work on the National Avenue (WIS 59) Mitigation project in an effort to improve local roadways prior to the permanent Hawley Road eastern ramp closures that took place during the early stages of the I-94 East-West project. Work included widening of westbound National Avenue, intersection and sidewalk improvements, bike lane accommodations, an additional left turn lane on northbound Miller Park Way as well as new permanent signals.

Early East Leg (2025-2028)

I-94 at 27th Street

I-94 Eastbound Lane and Ramp Closures

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has initiated construction on the Early East Leg of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project, located between 70th Street and 16th Street. This construction will result in long-term lane and ramp closures.

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27th Street to Close Over I-94

As part of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin closures on February 2 to facilitate the reconstruction of the 27th Street bridge, over I-94.

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La Calle 27 Se Cerrará Sobre La I‑94

Como parte del Proyecto de la Autopista I‑94 East-West, el Departamento de Transporte de Wisconsin (WisDOT) tiene programado iniciar cierres el 2 de febrero para facilitar la reconstrucción del puente de la Calle 27, sobre la I‑94.

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Early East Leg Segment to Begin

The I‑94 East‑West Project’s Early East Leg will begin local road work in late 2025, with major construction running from 2026 to 2028. Key 2026 work includes reconstructing the 27th Street bridge, nearby streets, and portions of eastbound I‑94. Long‑term closures and traffic impacts are expected, and travelers are encouraged to plan ahead.

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West Leg (2025-2028)

I-94 from 70th Street to Zablocki Drive

I-94 West Leg Traffic Switch

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) continues construction on the West Leg of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project, between 70th Street and Zablocki Drive. As part of this work, a traffic switch and rampclosure is scheduled to take place.

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Upcoming West Leg Closures

The I-94 East-West Freeway Project, spanning from 70th Street to Zablocki Drive, will have additional closures in December 2025 to facilitate the reconstruction of the Hawley Road interchange and prepare the I-94 westbound roadway for bi-directional traffic in 2026.

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First Leg of I-94 East-West Impacts to Begin

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is beginning construction on the West Leg of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project, between 70th Street and Zablocki Drive. Construction on the West Leg is anticipated to take place through 2028. In order to facilitate construction, a number of impacts are scheduled to take place in early November 2025.

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Early grading (2026-2027)

When available, updates for this segment of construction will be posted here.

W. Allis-Chalmers Drive (2029)

Washington Street to 60th Street

When available, updates for this segment of construction will be posted here.

East Leg (2028-2030)

I-94 from 35th Street to 16th Street

When available, updates for this construction segment will be posted here.

Stadium Interchange (2029-2033)

I-94 from Zablocki Drive to 35th Street

When available, updates for this construction segment will be posted here.

Wis 175 (2031-2033)

Bluemound Road to Canal Street

When available, updates for this construction segment will be posted here.

Construction Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun construction on the I-94 East-West Freeway Project.

The West Leg of the project, between 70th Street and Zablocki Drive, began initial impacts in early November 2025, with lane and ramp closures along I-94, between 70th Street and the Stadium Interchange. The Early East Leg, at 27th Street, began in late 2025, with the closure of 27th Street, over I-94, and the closure of the I-94 eastbound exit to 26th Street/St. Paul Avenue which began in February 2026.

WisDOT understands that construction of this scale may bring some challenges, including increased traffic and temporary detours. This project is a vital investment in addressing deteriorated roadway conditions, obsolete road/bridge design, traffic demands, and high crash rates.

Local and regional alternate routes are encouraged. Travelers should plan ahead by adding extra time, finding alternate routes, and knowing what resources are available.

Key Components of the west leg

Expanding I-94 to four lanes in each direction between 70th Street and Zablocki Drive
Reconstructing the Hawley Road interchange as a half-interchange; ramps to and from the east will be eliminated while access to and from the west will remain after reconstruction
Reconstructing the 68th Street / 70th Street Interchange

Key Components of the Early East leg

Reconstruction of 27th Street bridge, over I-94
Reconstruction of St. Paul Avenue from 29th Street to 27th Street
Construction of 28th Street as a cul-de-sac at 28th Street and St. Paul Avenue
Temporary widening of I-94 eastbound for future traffic stages
Wall construction west of 27th Street

Construction Resources

zipper merge how-to guide

Learn how a zipper merge works to improve traffic flow and safety. This guide explains how you can help reduce backups by up to 40%.

how-to guide

Detailed Project Design

Check out a map showing the detailed design for the full project corridor. Stay tuned here for updates as final design proceeds.

Map of Detailed Design

Adjacent Projects

There are several projects located in the I-94 East-West Project area. Work related to these projects may overlap with I-94 East-West project construction.

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