I-94 East-West Freeway Project Sees Progress in Milwaukee

Time-lapse video shows demolition work on the 27th Street Bridge as overnight closures continue for paving and bridge removal.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has shared a time-lapse video showcasing the ongoing work on the I-94 East-West Freeway project in Milwaukee. The concrete bridge deck of the 27th Street Bridge over I-94 has been removed, and the existing bridge girders will be taken down next week. To facilitate this demolition and asphalt paving, there will be full overnight closures of I-94 eastbound and westbound between the Zoo Interchange and Marquette Interchange next week from Wednesday through Friday, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Detour routes will be available during these closures.

Why it matters

The I-94 East-West Freeway is a major transportation artery in the Milwaukee area, and this project aims to widen the interstate to improve traffic flow and safety. The overnight closures and bridge demolition are necessary steps in the larger construction effort, though they will cause disruptions for drivers in the region.

The details

The 27th Street Bridge over I-94 is currently undergoing demolition as part of the I-94 East-West Freeway project. The concrete bridge deck has been removed, and the existing bridge girders will be taken down next week. To facilitate this work, as well as upcoming asphalt paving, there will be full overnight closures of I-94 eastbound and westbound between the Zoo Interchange and Marquette Interchange next week from Wednesday through Friday, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Multiple detour routes will be available for drivers during these closures.

  • The concrete bridge deck has been removed.
  • The existing bridge girders will be removed next week.
  • There will be full overnight closures of I-94 eastbound and westbound next week, Wednesday through Friday, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

The players

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for overseeing the I-94 East-West Freeway project in Milwaukee.

Sean Race

A representative from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation who provided information about the project and upcoming closures.

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What they’re saying

“Time-lapse video shows the work on the 27th Street Bridge over I-94. There are also more closures coming for the project to widen the interstate.”

— Sean Race, Representative, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (FOX6 News)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The I-94 East-West Freeway project in Milwaukee is making progress, with the demolition of the 27th Street Bridge and upcoming overnight closures for paving and further bridge work. These disruptions are necessary steps in the larger effort to widen the interstate and improve traffic flow, though they will impact drivers in the region.