The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting its third series of public open houses  on Tuesday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 5th to update the community on the I-794 Lake Interchange Study. This is your chance to engage directly with WisDOT staff, review the defined alternatives—including Freeway Removal—and learn more about the upcoming Environmental Impact Statement process. This is a critical moment to show strong community interest in the freewa

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a public open house on May 29th to update the community on the I-794 Lake Interchange Study. This is your chance to engage directly with WisDOT staff, review the defined alternatives—including Freeway Removal—and learn more about the upcoming Environmental Impact Statement process. Meeting Details: Milwaukee Marriott Downtown 625 North Milwaukee Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Throughout this Spring semester, Carolyn Esswein's University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seminar class has been envisioning what could happen if the elevated segment of I-794 downtown were removed. Architecture and urban planning students explore the long-term potential for development opportunities, public spaces, transit upgrades, and strong connections between Downtown and the Historic Third Ward. Over 30 years, what could the area become? Come see the concepts and the number