54-hour full, directional closures along I-894/41/43 shift to southbound lanes this weekend in Milwaukee County

Release date: October 2, 2025

As part of the ongoing I-894/43/41 and Hale Interchange resurfacing and improvement project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is notifying motorists of the third full, directional closure along I-894/43/41 through the Hale Interchange. Closures are shifting to the southbound lanes.

11 p.m. Friday, October 3 – 5:30 a.m. Monday, October 6

  • Southbound I-41/894, between Greenfield Avenue and the Hale Interchange, is scheduled to close for paving operations
  • The westbound to southbound, and eastbound to southbound system ramps in the Zoo Interchange will also be closed during these operations
  • The inside lane of southbound I-41/894 between Greenfield Avenue and the Hale Interchange will remain closed until final paving operations are complete (scheduled for October 13, weather permitting)

All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Note: Motorists should be aware and plan for potential increased travel times associated with special events this weekend. For up-to-date travel information, use 511wi.gov.

View the project website here: https://projects.511wi.gov/41hale/

For more information, contact:

Chris Verhyen
WisDOT Southeast Region Communications Manager
(262) 548-8757, Chris.Verhyen@dot.wi.gov