In the US city of Milwaukee plans are in hand for a major highway upgrade that is expected to cost US$300 million. The upgrade will focus on Interstate 794 where it runs through the centre of Milwaukee, as well as the Hoan Bridge.
This three year project is due to start at the end of 2013 and will improve connections with the Port of Milwaukee.
A key component of the work will be the removal and replacement of the Hoan Bridge deck as well as structural improvements. The bridge will be rebuilt in-situ. It will continue to connect the Lake Interchange near Chicago Street to the north and Lincoln Avenue to the south.
However, the work also requires the removal and replacement of bridges located on I-794 between the beginning of the Lake Interchange and the Marquette Interchange.
The improvement to the surface of the Hoan Bridge is costing $7.4 million and is already underway, with the work expected to continue until late November 2011. To allow traffic to continue using the bridge, two lanes are being kept open in both directions.
This three year project is due to start at the end of 2013 and will improve connections with the Port of Milwaukee.
A key component of the work will be the removal and replacement of the Hoan Bridge deck as well as structural improvements. The bridge will be rebuilt in-situ. It will continue to connect the Lake Interchange near Chicago Street to the north and Lincoln Avenue to the south.
However, the work also requires the removal and replacement of bridges located on I-794 between the beginning of the Lake Interchange and the Marquette Interchange.
The improvement to the surface of the Hoan Bridge is costing $7.4 million and is already underway, with the work expected to continue until late November 2011. To allow traffic to continue using the bridge, two lanes are being kept open in both directions.
