Full freeway closures set for Zoo Interchange project demolition work

Jan. 25, 2013 College News - The first major freeway closures are set for the Zoo Interchange reconstruction project. Starting at 12:01 Thursday, Jan. 24, contractors will conduct preparatory work to demolish the WIS 59 (Greenfield Avenue) bridge over I-894/US 45. Demolition is scheduled this weekend.  Motorists should be aware of the following freeway impacts:

Friday (1/25) demolition

• I-894 US 45 NB closed at National Ave (10 p.m.-8 a.m.)
   
• I-94 WB to I-894/US45 SB system ramp closed (10 p.m.-8 a.m.)
   
• I-94 EB to I-894/US45 SB system ramp closed (10 p.m.-8 a.m.)
   
• US 45 SB to I-894/US 45 SB system ramp closed (10 p.m.-8 a.m.) for bridge demolition.  Traffic will be allowed to continue US 45 SB, exit Greenfield Ave, and re-enter US 45 SB until midnight.

Saturday (1/26) demolition

• I-894/US 45 NB closed at National Ave (10 p.m.-8 a.m.)
   
• I-94 WB to I-894/US45 SB system ramp closed (10 p.m.-8 a.m.)
   
• I-94 EB to I-894/US45 SB system ramp closed (10 p.m.-8 a.m.)
   
• US45 SB to I-894/US45 SB system ramp closed (10 p.m.-8 a.m.)

Work is weather-permitting.

Access to businesses and residences within the closure area will be maintained at all times. Watch for construction business signage and special promotions by the business community.

Through traffic should use 84th Street, National Avenue, and WIS 100 as alternate routes.

The contractor, Zignego Companies, is scheduled to finish the project by late August. The bridge will re-open for the Wisconsin State Fair on July 19.

This $15 million project is being coordinated in advance of the Zoo Interchange project to ensure that vital alternate routes will serve the public during major reconstruction work. Other Zoo Interchange projects will take place this year on WIS 100, 84^th Street/Glenview Avenue and the Cleveland Avenue bridge. For detour routes and other of Zoo Interchange project information visit www.zoointerchange.wi.gov.