I-43 at National Avenue Study - Milwaukee County

I-43 at National Avenue project logo with bird's eye view of the interchange ramps. Includes note: Join us for a public meeting! 

Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study that will explore redesigning the I-43/I-94 National Avenue Interchange, or I-43 at National Avenue, in Milwaukee.

Note: the I-43 at National Avenue ramps are being resurfaced in summer 2025 to extend the life of the ramps until full reconstruction. More details about 2025 resurfacing project HERE.

Timeline

  • Study: 2025 to 2026
  • Future Phases: Environmental Review, Final Design and Construction

Note: Schedule is subject to change. Future project phases are dependent on funding availability.

Public Input

Join us on November 12, 2025, for a public meeting! 

WisDOT invites you to participate in an upcoming public meeting for the study. Your input is essential—we want to hear your thoughts! ​

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Stop by anytime) 
United Community Center  
1028 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI 

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This open-house style meeting will feature informational materials and WisDOT staff available to answer questions and gather feedback. Spanish-speaking staff will be present. ​​​

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid, service or interpreter to participate may contact Jason Dahlgren, at jason.dahlgren@dot.wi.gov or via the Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System (dial 711 and request to connect with 414-750-3278) at least seven working days in advance.  

Can’t attend? Meeting materials and feedback forms will be posted here after the meeting.  

WisDOT project staff will also provide a brief presentation at two upcoming community meetings: 

Spread the word! We’d love your help spreading the word. Easy-to-use materials are available in a promotional toolkit to help you share with your networks. Feel free to pass the details along to anyone who might be interested.  

Provide comments. Provide a comment at any time using the general comment form. ​

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Contact Information

Jason Dahlgren
WisDOT Project Manager
(414) 750-3278
jason.dahlgren@dot.wi.gov

Dan Sellers
WisDOT Communications Manager
(262) 548-6702
daniel.sellers@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Southeast Region
141 NW Barstow Street
P.O. Box 798
Waukesha, WI 53167-0798

Phone: (262) 548-5902
Fax: (262) 548-5662

WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
ser.dtsd@dot.wi.gov