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I-794 Freeway Improvement Project

Sector: Road • Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Source: FOX6 News Milwaukee

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Planned

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson recommended improving the elevated portion of Interstate-794 between downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward instead of tearing it down. The project aims to improve safety and operations within the corridor while enhancing community connectivity and compatibility with local plans and development. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is considering alte

Status
Prospective
Sector
Road
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
FOX6 News Milwaukee

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The project “I-794 Freeway Improvement Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Road sector, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from FOX6 News Milwaukee.

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2026-07-22

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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson recommended improving the elevated portion of Interstate-794 between downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward instead of tearing it down. The project aims to improve safety and operations within the corridor while enhancing community connectivity and compatibility with local plans and development. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is considering alternatives including replacement, redesign, or removal of the 50-year-old highway segment.

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Transportation

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United States of America (USA)

State

Wisconsin

City

Milwaukee

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FOX6 News Milwaukee

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Road

Article published date

2026-07-11

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