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I-794/Hoan Bridge

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New construction staging exhibits updated (August 15, 2012)

Project location

I-794, Milwaukee River - Lincoln Ave., city of Milwaukee, in Milwaukee County.

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Project overview

Moving forward to make major improvements to Daniel Hoan Bridge and I-794 Freeway. Project divided into three segments:

• I-794 East-West (Milwaukee River - Lake Interchange)
  • Remove and replace bridges with new structures
• Lake Interchange (I-794 East-West - Hoan Bridge)
  • Concrete overlay and concrete surface repair
  • WisDOT will not reconfigure the Lake Interchange ramps as part of this project
• Hoan Bridge (Lake Interchange - Lincoln Ave.)
  • Remove and replace existing bridge deck and make structural modifications
  • Blast clean and repaint bridge steel
  • Hoan Bridge’s life span with a new deck is expected to last about 40-50 years

Project will ensure connectivity with the Port of Milwaukee and economic vitality far into the future.

Status/phase

Funding approved, design work started, with construction activity scheduled fall 2013.

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Last modified: August 3, 2012