TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AROUND THE VALLEY

Menomonee Valley Partners (MVP) collaborates with the City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin, and others to accomplish shared goals for a revitalized, sustainable Menomonee River Valley for the benefit of the greater Milwaukee area.

MVP is currently working to ensure that transportation projects do well to foster and strengthen connections to employment opportunities, recreation destinations, restored natural resources, and environmental education in the Valley.

Learn more about transportation projects going on around the Valley and how you can provide input on projects.

16th Street Viaduct

Closed until April 2026 (tentative)

The 16th Street viaduct between Clybourn and Pierce Streets is closed due to a deteriorated structural beam, discovered during a reconstruction project for the 16th Street Bridge over the Menomonee River. The City recognizes 16th Street as a critical link to and over the Valley and the Department of Public Works is working diligently to address issues and reopen the structure.

Visit the project website for additional information or to subscribe to project emails to receive project updates.

27th Street Viaduct

Closed through late 2026

The 27th Street bridge is closed to allow for its reconstruction over the freeway as part of the I-94 East-West Project.

The closure extends from St. Paul Avenue, north of the freeway, to Evergreen Lane by the Mitchell Park Domes.

See WisDOT’s January 2026 Project Update and visit the I-94 East-West Construction webpage for additional information.

I-94 EAST-WEST PROJECT

Visit the project website to sign up for regular email updates about construction in the I-94 East-West project corridor (from 16th to 70th Street).

See project visualizations, a corridor flyover, real-time traveler information, and more.

 

I-94 Lid at 26th & St. Paul

The I-94 East-West project includes a proposed lid (a very wide bridge) over the interstate at 26th Street and St. Paul Avenue - a critical connection point between residential and commercial zones in the Near West Side and significant economic and recreational destinations in the Valley.

MVP and Near West Side Partners (NWSP) are working in partnership with the City of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and with professional support from HGA to develop design concepts for the lid, which will be the first structure of its kind in the state.

Design concepts will incorporate the community’s needs, interests, and priorities. Anticipated improvements include better accessibility, safety, and aesthetics; comfortable pedestrian and bicycle features; and green infrastructure and plantings.

Ultimately, it is envisioned that the final design for the lid strengthens ties between the residents and visitors, businesses and workers, and organizations and destinations on each side of the interstate.

Revisit this site, sign up for MVP’s e-newsletter, or contact Rochelle@TheValleyMKE.org to be kept informed about design concepts and next steps.

CITY OF MILWAUKEE PROJECTS

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Visit the City of Milwaukee community engagement hub - Engage MKE - for information on planning, design, and construction projects, including numerous projects underway around the Menomonee Valley.

I-43 AT NATIONAL AVENUE STUDY

WisDOT is conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study that will explore redesigning the I-43/I-94 National Avenue Interchange (I-43 at National Avenue) in Milwaukee.

MVP staff are serving on the study’s Community Advisory Committee and welcome your input to support our engagement. Visit the project website for additional information and contact Rochelle@TheValleyMKE.org to share your thoughts.