Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has approved a $4.5m lighting systems upgrade project in various tunnels across Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
The project will improve and replace the lighting in four tunnels across Milwaukee County.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced MP Systems as the prime contractor for this upgrade project.
Under the project, MP Systems will upgrade lighting systems in the northbound I-43 exit ramp tunnel to W. Kilbourn Avenue and the northbound I-43 entrance ramp tunnel from W. Kilbourn Avenue
It will also replace lights in the northbound WIS 38 (S. Howell Avenue) tunnel under the MKE airport runway, and the southbound WIS 38 (S. Howell Avenue) tunnel under the MKE airport runway.
This project will be completed in multiple stages, in which Stage 1 involves work on the northbound I-43 exit ramp tunnel to W. Kilbourn Avenue. Detour is planned on the Exit 73A (Fond du Lac Avenue/WIS 145) to 6th Street.
The Stage 2 phase involves work on the northbound I-43 entrance ramp from W. Kilbourn Avenue. Its detour is planned on the 6th Street to Fond du Lac Avenue (WIS 145).
Lastly, stage 3 will include work on the WIS 38 tunnels under the MKE airport runway. Detour information for this stage will be provided closer to construction.
WIS 38 (S. Howell Avenue) will remain open to traffic in both directions during construction, with lane closures in place.
Access to local residences and businesses in Milwaukee will be maintained throughout the project.
Construction is expected to start this month and will be completed by mid-summer 2025, subject to weather.
