The City of Milwaukee, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Transport (WisDOT) and the City of Wauwatosa, are proposing to improve approximately 2 miles of W. Bluemound Road (US 18 ) from N. 106th Street to N. 66th Street.

Proposed improvements include:

• Replace the top four inches of the existing asphalt pavement with new asphalt
• New shared use path along southside of W. Bluemound Road from WIS 100 to I-41
• Replace traffic signal at N. 76th Street and W. Bluemound Road Intersection
• Curb ramp reconstruction and spot curb & gutter replacement
  • Minor right of way acquisition for curb ramps is anticipated
• Add dedicated bike lanes from N. 106th Street to Glenview Avenue (WIS 181)
• Add loops at eight existing signalized intersection and add video detection at N. 68th Street and W. Bluemound Raod intersection
• Bridge concrete surface repair

W. Bluemound Road will remain open during construction. Outside lanes will be closed during curb ramp construction. Flagging operations are anticipated. Access to local residences and businesses will be maintained.