04/23/2026
AS ROADWORK RAMPS UP, BE PREPARED: The multi-year I-94 widening project continues to impact travel to and from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. To help plan your trip, here's a look at what to expect this year:
• Reconstruction of I-94 eastbound in the cemetery section.
• Construction of screening/retaining wall in the cemetery section.
• Temporary widening of I-94 westbound bridges to accommodate bi-directional traffic in 2027.
• Reconstruction of the 27th Street bridge over I-94.
• Reconstruction of St. Paul Avenue, between 29th Street and 27th Street.
• Rebuilding 28th Street as a cul-de-sac at St. Paul Avenue.
• Wall construction west of 27th Street, south of I-94.
Long-term closures for 2026
• Long-term lane reductions on I-94 eastbound and westbound through 2027.
• West of the stadium, I-94 eastbound will be three lanes for most of the summer.
• 27th Street closed across the Menomonee Valley through late 2026.
• I-94 westbound exit to 68th Street closed through fall 2028.
• Long-term lane reductions on I-94 eastbound near 27th Street.
• 35th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound closed through late 2026.
• 68th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound closed through late 2026.
• Hawley Road, between Park Hill Avenue and South Hawley Court, closed through late 2028.
• I-94 eastbound exit to Hawley Road, closed through fall 2027.
• Hawley Road entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound closed permanently.
• I-94 westbound exit to Hawley Road closed permanently.
• Hawley Road entrance ramp to I-94 westbound closed through late 2028.
• WIS 175 southbound ramp to I-94 westbound closed through late 2027.
• Greves Street (west of 27th Street) closed through late 2026.
• I-94 eastbound exit to 26th Street/St. Paul Avenue closed through summer 2026. (Will also close for approximately one week in fall 2026.)
Local and regional alternate routes are encouraged. Travelers should plan ahead and allow extra time.
Stay up to date on the project: https://www.94eastwest.wisconsindot.gov/
