Wisconsin Department of Transportation announces new I-94 expansion project to begin in June 2025
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has officially confirmed a major infrastructure initiative, scheduling the start of a long-awaited expansion project along a critical stretch of Interstate 94 for June 2025. What is the project? The initiative involves adding two new lanes in each direction and reconstructing three interchanges between the Mitchell Interchange and the Wisconsin–Illinois state line. Who is responsible? The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in coordination with federal highway agencies, will oversee the $1.2 billion project. When will work begin? Construction is set to commence on June 2, 2025, and is expected to span 48 months. Where is the construction zone? The 14-mile segment impacted runs through southeastern Milwaukee County and into Kenosha County, a corridor handling over 150,000 vehicles daily. Why is this happening? Officials cite the urgent need to reduce congestion, improve safety, and support economic growth in the region, following a 2023 traffic study that found a 23% increase in commute times over the past five years. How will the public be affected? The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has pledged to maintain at least three lanes open in each direction during peak hours and will utilize nightly closures for major work. Enhanced digital signage and a dedicated mobile app will provide real-time travel alerts for commuters.