Thin Polymer Overlays to 30 of the Zoo Interchange mainline bridges. [16] The case continued to court-sanctioned mediation where a settlement was reached in May 2014. In 2014 the interchange became the first place in the United States where orange pavement markings were tested. It is nicknamed as such because of the Milwaukee County Zoo located on the northwest quadrant of the interchange. Race said on Thursday, April 21, the project is now about one-third complete. 0000005417 00000 n These designs featured all exits on the right, full shoulders on all mainlines and ramps, two lanes on some ramps, and smoother curves to allow greater speed. The project was estimated to cost $15.3 million (equivalent to $19.1million in 2021[7]). The North Leg project includes work along I-41, from Swan Boulevard to Burleigh Street, and is scheduled to conclude in 2023. However, further budget issues delayed the completion (as of September 2018) until 2022. This was $28.6 million (equivalent to $32.7million in 2021[7]) lower than the only other bid submitted. The Zoo Interchange is a freeway interchange on the west side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has begun reconstruction of the north leg of the Zoo Interchange. Evers' proposed budget would complete the north leg of the Zoo Interchange,a part of the project that had nofunding in the state's current state budget. "We've had two this past year, and this will be the last one. The budget also includes increases in money to be shared with local governments for road projects. As the new design would not work with plans for the approach legs from other designs, Reduced Impacts alternative plans were also developed for each leg. Interstate-41 in both directions will be closed from Jan. 14 at 11 p.m. until. +OP)HOFC\ ,^*#m^o?kHZ^Y U2@RMoN([ XLBupU|xh 5Q7>l,%S!YH:ilM}gm)i#$; G6cL:ww=&^FleKJe/W]QRul3 U 7K1rVilWZ}! A key feature of the plan was to widen mainline freeways to include more lanes. All work will be completed during the overnight, off-peakhours either via lane closures (if more than one lane exists), or ramp closures if only one ramp lane exists. The north exit to Mayfair Road will close from late April through late fall. 0000072749 00000 n In case of inclement weather, work will be rescheduled for a future weekend. MILWAUKEE - Construction is really picking up in the Zoo Interchange. trailer <<8C148805146A4765B468180AC02F82DA>]/Prev 231884/XRefStm 1368>> startxref 0 %%EOF 102 0 obj <>stream The design would have only four lanes on I-94, but included 18-foot (5.5m) shoulders that would allow it to be increased to six lanes in the future. If they they punt again this session, I think we should all expect the price to go up again., 10 East Doty Street, Suite 201 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 256-7044 general@tdawisconsin.org. WisDOT expects the work on this project to be complete by the end of 2023. Eight 138,000-volt wires over an 11-mile (18km) stretch were relocated. [5] Doyle stated that advancing the project would benefit the economy of the region and create new jobs. 1.7 Core completion and north leg delay, 2018-2022. [5] The advanced timeline of the Zoo Interchange was not expected to have an effect on other projects that it would now be happening concurrently with, including the rebuilding of the Marquette Interchange and the rebuild of I-94. The proposal increases road aids to local governments over the current two-year budget, and decreases overall highway spending. endstream endobj startxref For now, you will likely run into added congestion. This design allowed longer bridges to be built while using fewer lifts, as well as maintaining uniformity with the Marquette and Mitchell interchanges. Traffic on the city streets doubled from 1945 to 1952. Following completion, traffic would be shifted to the new bridges. 0000227856 00000 n "Plan for a little extra time and have patience, but you'll definitely get to where you need to go," Race said. This 1.7-mile reconstruction project will expand I-41 to eight lanes from Swan Boulevard to Burleigh Street in the city of Wauwatosa in Milwaukee County. Six 31-hour windows were scheduled for installing beams, and deliveries of beams were coordinated to occur during off-peak traffic times. The complexity and scale of the reconstruction project necessitated advanced methods of construction. Until the bids are received it is premature to make a statement saying it is higher or lower than estimated, he wrote. After concluding its engineering study, WisDOT announced three possible plans for the interchange. [6] Doyle asked for $28 million (equivalent to $35.8million in 2021[7]) in the 2007-2008 budget to begin this process. The higher traffic volumes increased wear on the streets and prevented the city from doing a rebuild of North Avenue. A plan to expand Interstate 94 between the Zoo and Marquette . The closure is set for Friday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 8, and will allow for the demolition of the temporary Union Pacific Railroad bridge over the freeway. Demo scheduled for overnight Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 18. Opponents have criticized its extremely high $1.7 billion cost. Motorists in Milwaukee the first in the country to be exposed to orange lane markings", "Why drivers are seeing orange in Wisconsin", "Groups sue to block reconstruction of the Zoo Interchange", "DOT will pay $13M in Milwaukee Zoo Interchange lawsuit settlement", "Zoo Interchange plan affects Wauwatosa streets", "Wauwatosa neighbors resigned, if unhappy, with DOTs Mayfair road plans", "Wauwatosa officials urge state to complete Zoo Interchange on time", "Transit fight derailed previous plans on Zoo Interchange", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zoo_Interchange&oldid=1128054812, This page was last edited on 18 December 2022, at 03:58. [23] Bidding for the second phase of the core occurred in September 2015. One wanted only freeways, the other wanted only alternative transit options. A $1.86 billion (equivalent to $2.96billion in 2021[7]) deal was proposed that would benefit both groups. 0000212795 00000 n Like other projects weve seen when there are project delays, the costs go up in the long-term, Thompson said. [32] The plaintiffs argued that the huge amounts of money being spent on expanding the freeways at the interchange would only benefit commuters from the mainly White suburbs. [28] Model data was also used for automated machine guidance during construction. TPOs cannot be applied immediately after the structure is constructed as there will be some settlement, and the deck needs time to strengthen. A-Jk@y/] 5H.e !Cw_@8Se\_sw[_/?ibmd@! 0000000016 00000 n Spending for local bridge projects would increase to $21.9 million from $16.9 million. Jason Roselle with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with all the details. WIS 100 (Mayfair Road) will be the primary detour route during the closure. Please feel free to contact any of the project representatives listed below. Expansion of the highways on the approach to the Zoo Interchange were blocked from proceeding until the study was completed. It also continues the area trend of investing heavily in freeways while disinvesting in all other forms of transportation. The budget proposes $500 million in bonding, which is the lowest level since the 2001-2003 biennium. [34] Following the bridge closure at the Zoo Interchange, county executive Scott Walker criticized Governor Doyle and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for supporting an $810 million (equivalent to $997million in 2021[7]) rail line when the highway infrastructure was so deteriorated. The ramp had been the first to close and remained so for three and a half years. As orange paint would be hard for a contractor to find, and excess could not be used anywhere else, WisDOT decided to supply the paint to contractors. This 1.7-mile reconstruction project will expand I-41 to eight lanes from Swan Boulevard to Burleigh Street in the City of Wauwatosa. The budget request for the 2017-2019 biennium is sent to Gov. The other bridges remained open. 62 41 } Both studies were expected to encompass the entire region. The department therefore decided to use latex paint in the summer and epoxy paint in the winter. It was reported that no decrease in worksite accidents was found as a result of the orange markings, but there also was not an increase. The eight-lane variant would solve all of the problems, and was favored by the department, but it faced opposition by the public because of high costs and environmental impacts. Due to the 31million pounds (14,000,000kg) of steel needed for the project, WisDOT held meetings with steel fabricators and construction contractors to understand the necessary logistics. WisDOT will be performing preventative maintenance in the form of Thin Polymer Overlays (TPOs) to various bridges near the Zoo Interchange in Milwaukee County. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The project includes new bridges at Mayfair Road, North Residents of the city have complained that this is excessive, and the costs of the projects are not justified by the claimed few minutes of time saved by car commuters, especially while local road aid and education have received funding cuts. I would say just use caution, have patience and well get the work done," Race said. [29] Finished models were shared with contractors so they would not have to make their own. (equivalent to $2.71billion in 2021[7]) The third option was a full rebuild with widening to eight lanes. Post Date:07/05/2020 5:49 PM. We'd like to hear from you! Craig Thompson, executive director of the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin, said its little surprise that the cost of completing the Zoo Interchange would increase following a two-year delay. In order to maximize the benefits of a zipper merge, motorists are encouraged to keep the following tips in mind: Utilize all lanes until you reach the merge point Take turns alternating as you merge Slow down and plan for extra time in your commute**All closures are weather-dependent and subject to change. His death was the first on any of the major projects in the Milwaukee area. 139 0 obj <> endobj With inclement weather in the forecast, adjustments to the schedule may need to be made.**. Two terabytes of data were generated from surveying the site. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will close one lane in each direction along I-41/US 45 between Capitol Drive and Swan Boulevard. Work to reconstruct I-41 North lanes on the Zoo Interchange North Leg Project continues with the following short and long-term impacts scheduled to take place over the next two weeks: Overnight Friday, April 22 - I-41 South Full Closure from Burleigh Street to Watertown Plank Road: All I-41 South traffic will shift onto newly constructed lanes between Burleigh Street and Watertown Plank Road, Overnight Saturday, April 23 - I-41 North/South Full Closure from Burleigh Street to Watertown Plank Road. [30] Orange was chosen because it would be easier to see and matched the color of construction signs and barrels. This would reduce traffic in the interchange, reducing congestion and extending the structure's life, but it was eliminated because it would not fix safety problems and traffic volumes were still expected to increase in the future. Help WisDOT's Zoo Interchange Facebook page reach 10K followers. [8] This would fix the deteriorating state of the infrastructure but would not do anything about the left-hand exits or traffic congestion. 0000017566 00000 n The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin the reconstruction of the North Leg of the Zoo Interchange starting Sunday, March 7. 0000017403 00000 n top: 50px; On March 7th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin the reconstruction of the North Leg of the Zoo Interchange. 0000031339 00000 n [31], In August 2012, a lawsuit was filed against the state and federal departments of transportation, alleging that the project was discriminatory. wisdot zoo interchange north leg. WAUWATOSA, WI A major closure will begin on Jan. 14 for the Wisconsin Zoo Interchange North Leg Project. Under this budget, completion of the north leg of the interchange was delayed by two years. [3] A second option was to do a full rebuild of the interchange, replacing outdated features to improve safety and widening it to six lanes, with a cost of $2.16 billion. - Zoo Interchange, Utility Coordination, (Trans 220 documents and reviewing work plans, 2014-2016) - Zoo Interchange Reconstruction Phase 1, Milwaukee, WI (North Leg Roadway Task Lead, 2012-2014) The interchange formed a major connection between the Milwaukee area freeways and the rest of the Interstate Highway System, and its completion was regarded as a milestone for the Milwaukee highway system. 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Milwaukee County: Motorists will encounter reduced lanes of traffic on I-41/US 45 (Zoo Interchange North Leg Project) between Watertown Plank Road and North Avenue. [16], In May 2014, the two sides reached an agreement in mediation. "We did this last year as well the backups were not too bad. WisDOT expects the work on this project to be complete by the end of 2023. %PDF-1.4 % 0000037497 00000 n However the north leg of the interchange, which includes Interstate 41 between Swan Boulevard and Burleigh Street, would be delayed two years. . [36], The city of Wauwatosa has suffered adverse effects from the volumes of traffic being diverted onto the city streets by the construction. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. Crucial safety improvements called for by WisDOT on some of the busiest stretches of interstate in Wisconsin would not proceed.. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that The interchange reconstruction has sparked much controversy and political polarization. Already considered one of the busiest in the state, the intersection would see a major increase in traffic volume. Luck is the construction chief for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) Zoo Interchange, a hulking $1.7 billion modernization of the I-41 and I-94 crossroads in Milwaukee. x]j0y%mAd}"f2}it}X;ptJXXj9&HR!)~sFMO\I{T=\s3(GRT^{@Y[mG,rp-`1= HSOM@U{O:ID:!5Hr,_oU) . [11] Since being elected governor, Walker has allocated huge amounts of money to freeway megaprojects, exemplified by the $1.7 billion Zoo Interchange reconstruction. 0000001368 00000 n Dan Sellers, WisDOT Communications (262) 548-6702 This design was a complete rebuild and modernization of the interchange, but with less land use and environmental impacts than other options. .media-container.floating-video.desktop-ad-is-sticky{ The new route would cost $245,000 in 2014 and $668,000 in 2015 (equivalent to $279,794 and $755,289 in 2021[7]) and would be the first new route funded with the settlement money. barrels. Residents worried that the advancement of the work would also advance a proposed plan to widen the freeway between the Zoo and Marquette interchanges, which was opposed by the neighborhoods that would be encroached upon. [26], WisDOT proposed several possible courses of action and designs for the interchange reconstruction. Help Overview; Map Help; Chart Help; MyTravel Help; Reports Help; Trips and Alerts Help; . 0000001707 00000 n Milwaukee County: Motorists will encounter a traffic shift on I-41/US 45 (Zoo Interchange North Leg Project) between Watertown Plank Road and North Avenue. Under the agreement, WisDOT would pay $13.5 million (equivalent to $15.4million in 2021[7]) over four years for transit services in the Milwaukee area. endstream endobj 140 0 obj <>/Metadata 28 0 R/PageLabels 136 0 R/Pages 137 0 R/StructTreeRoot 50 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 141 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 137 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 142 0 obj <>stream All told, the project covered pedestrian, transit, car-pooling, and bicycle facilities, making it the largest multimodal project in Wisconsin history. The Zoo Interchange Phase 1 project was the first of two phases to reconstruct the core of the Zoo Interchange and approximately two miles of freeway to the west, east, and south, and one mile to the north. It was resolved in 2014 with the state agreeing to give additional aid to the public transit system. Following public hearings, this design was eliminated. Roads quickly became overloaded resulting in long delays and increased accidents. He said the latest estimate takes into account seven components of the Zoo Interchanges north leg. During this time, the Watertown Plank Road entrance ramps to I-41 North will also be closedALTERNATE ROUTES:Traffic is encouraged to use Watertown Plank Road, WIS 100, and Capitol Drive during the I-41 lane closure and associated ramp closures at Mayfair Road and Burleigh Street, The project team will implement the use of a zipper merge for the I-41 North lane closure. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip. Animated fly-through of the proposed new Zoo Interchange.The Zoo Interchange web site (http://projects.511wi.gov/web/zoo-interchange-project) provides drawin. Condo/Apartment - Chingeltei, Mongolia. 175 0 obj <>stream The testing was in response to reports of salt residue making lines in the work zone difficult to see in the winter. Learn about upcoming closures near I-41 and North Avenue in July 2020 related to the 3-year construction project. The plan also included numerous improvements for interchanges, including the Zoo Interchange. The defendant agencies challenged that the studies should only be required in the immediate area of the interchange. Critics had warned that a delay could drive up the projects costs when Republicans were busy adopting a provision barring work on the north leg of the Zoo Interchange during the 2017-2019 biennium. Only $20 million (equivalent to $24.9million in 2021[7]) was allocated while preparatory tasks including acquiring land, relocating utilities, and designing the first phase were estimated to cost $195 million (equivalent to $243million in 2021[7]). [28] The models were uploaded to GPS rovers at the site which used them to search for any conflicts with utilities. From theaters to fundraisers, VISIT Milwaukee teases fun local Local teen soars high in scouting achievement. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has begun reconstruction of the north leg of the Zoo Interchange. MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Zoo Interchange North Leg project closure of I-41/US 45 between Watertown Plank Road and Burleigh has been postponed due to weather. } Northbound . [4] WisDOT originally planned to begin working on the Zoo Interchange after a rebuild of I-94 from Milwaukee to the state line had been completed. [6], In 2008, the interchange handled a traffic volume of 345,900 vehicles per day, three times its original design capacity. However, by the end of the summer, the paint had faded to yellow. 154 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<555E162442003C48876E06E60DCAAE1A><6CA72E0C76C78E4C9F49D645561CFCF5>]/Index[139 37]/Info 138 0 R/Length 90/Prev 661588/Root 140 0 R/Size 176/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The six-lane variant was eliminated because it was not expected to adequately handle future traffic volumes. The estimated cost was $2.31 billion (equivalent to $2.9billion in 2021[7]). Computer-generated models of the new interchange design could then be created. Cost estimates for the completion of the final leg of the Zoo Interchange project are climbing in the wake of lawmakers decision to postpone that project until after the states current two-year budget period. However, disputes arose about how each component of the project would be paid for, with each group trying to block funding for the other's concessions. .vjs-control-bar{ The Zoo Interchange core is under construction now, and will be completed as scheduled in fiscal year 2019, according to the DOT proposal. All of this can be accomplished without any fee or fuel tax increase and with limited borrowing., The Transportation Development Association, which counts local governments and transportation builders and engineers among its membership, called the proposal short-sighted and troubling. Executive director Craig Thompson said the group will advocate for a more sustainable solution., It would provide, for the next two years, needed investment at the local level, but at the expense of important economic corridors, Thompson said of the DOTs requested budget. It would be pushed back another two under the latest plan. The rate of accidents was two to three times higher than the state average. [8] The department decided to eliminate the basic rebuild option as it would not address all of the problems. Several existing cracks had become longer and a new two-foot-long (0.61m) crack was found. MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Zoo Interchange North Leg project is planning a 31-hour full freeway closure of I-41 between Watertown Plank Road and Burleigh Street this weekend. 10 East Doty Street, Suite 201 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 256-7044 general@tdawisconsin.org. . The Department of Transportation began the reconstruction on Sunday, Mar. The third alternative was to improve traffic management with HOV lanes, new driver messaging boards, increased patrols, and improved access to traffic information. ;Hu=hyE.<4pQ*_pd3cX. Note that WisDOT added the interchange's west leg work and other incomplete segments to the north leg the paper . However, the decision makers would be required to consider the results of the studies first. [2] The maximum capacity was 115,000 vehicles per day. On March 7th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin the reconstruction of the North Leg of the Zoo Interchange. 0 [20] Plans for the phase focused primarily on adding new lanes to the approaches to the core. [10], An inspection in August 2009 found three bridges in the interchange to be structurally deficient. [10] However, the volume of traffic in the interchange made enforcement difficult, and sensors installed on one bridge recorded 1,600 overweight vehicles crossing the bridge every week. It was claimed this would reduce the congestion problem. Chris Hager, WisDOT Project Manager (262) 521- 4433 Christopher.Hager@dot.wi.gov. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reconstructing the Zoo Interchange corridor and design efforts are underway for the north leg. Back; Amer-I-Line Concrete Pipe; ArchCast Precast Bridge System; Concrete Box Culverts & Aprons; Elliptical Reinforced Concrete Pipe; Gasketed & Non-Gasketed Pipe; Precast Concrete Products } Finishing work on the core continued through August. [33], The $1.7 billion dollar cost of rebuilding the interchange used two years worth of the state's budget for highway repairs and 15 years worth of public transit aid. [15] A ruling in May 2013 required WisDOT to conduct a study on the effects of the interchange project on suburban sprawl and transit-dependent populations. Orange epoxy paint was purchased from a manufacturer in Canada and used for the first test. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is slated to begin work on the Zoo Interchange North Leg Project in the coming weeks. hbbd```b``: "d-dm@$'"IF[op;D*/z}@&R It%300 !h@ Walker will review the DOT request while compiling a budget proposal that will be sent to the Legislature for review. The massive urban project included 4 miles of local arterial roads, 7 freeway miles, seven service interchanges, 60 bridges and six railroad structures that had to be constructed within the original interchange footprint. Bridge remains closed through late November 2021, long-term (through 2023) closure of I-41 SB exit to westbound North Avenue long-term (through 2023) closure of I-41 SB exit to eastbound North Avenue long-term (through 2023) closure of North Avenue entrance to I-41 SB, long-term closure (through 2023) of I-41 NB exit to westbound North Avenue long-term closure (through 2023) of North Avenue entrance ramp to I-41 NB. NEXT: MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Zoo Interchange North Leg project is planning a 31-hour full freeway closure of I-41 between Watertown Plank Road and . The court required the state to perform two studies.
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