Overview
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is proposing to resurface WIS 57 (W. Green Bay Avenue) from W. Silver Spring Drive to W. Good Hope Road in the city of Glendale, Milwaukee County. Proposed improvements include:
- Mill and resurface 2.2 miles of asphaltic surface
- Replace the existing 5-foot sidewalk along the east side of the roadway with a 10-foot shared-use path
- Connection to Oak Leaf Trail
- New signing and pavement markings
- Minor maintenance of drainage structures
- Seven (7) traffic signal replacements
- Realignment of Marne Avenue intersection
- Upgrade pedestrian curb ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards where feasible
- Spot sidewalk additions on the west side of roadway
Public Involvement
WisDOT hosted a public meeting on August 13, 2025 at Glendale City Hall as an opportunity for the public to learn about the project and have their questions answered. Materials presented at the meeting can be viewed below:
Real Estate and Potential Access Modifications
Acquisition of real estate will be required for the project. Most of the work is anticipated to occur within the existing right of way, however real estate acquisition will be required at select locations. No relocations will be required. Temporary Limited Easements (TLE) are needed throughout the project corridor for construction access, curb ramps and grading. TLE’s are similar to temporarily leasing a portion of land that ends at the project completion. The land within the TLE’s will be restored at the end of construction. There may be some areas where permanent FEE right-of-way may be needed. WisDOT will reach to property owners and work with them throughout the design process.
As part of the project, the existing 5-foot-wide sidewalk will be replaced with a 10-foot shared-use path to provide bicycle accommodations along the corridor. The shared-use path is located along the outer boundary of Kletzsch Park and minor TLE and/or FEE may need to be acquired. Kletzsch Park is a Section 4(f) resource. A Section 4(f) resource means it is publicly owned, open to the public, and its main purpose is a park or recreation area. WisDOT is seeking public comments regarding impacts to Kletzsch Park.
The Silver Spring House at 6655 N. Green Bay Avenue and the Johnson Controls Campus at 5757 N. Green Bay Avenue are both identified by the Milwaukee County Historical Society as historic properties. As with these properties as well, TLE and/or FEE will need to be acquired.
Traffic Impacts
Traffic staging options are still being evaluated.
Schedule
Construction is anticipated for 2029.
Contacts
Bob Belllin
WisDOT Project Manager
(262) 521-4405
Robert.Bellin@dot.wi.gov
Trevor Fannon
WisDOT Communications Manager
(262) 521-5373
Trevor.Fannon@dot.wi.gov