WisDOT announces $10 million Lake Drive project in Shorewood

Construction on Lake Drive in Shorewood is expected to continue after the Wisconsin governor signed a nearly $10 million contract.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Gov. Tony Evers signed off on a $9.88 million pavement replacement project along Wisconsin Highway 32, known as Lake Drive, between Edgewood Avenue to Kensington Boulevard in the village of Shorewood. Waukesha-based Zignego Company is the project general contractor and will start work Feb. 10.

The project calls for different improvements on 1.2 miles of Lake Drive. Crews will replace pavement in the project limits, install new traffic signals at the Lake Drive and Capitol Drive intersection and build curb extensions along multiple intersections for pedestrian safety. Additional work includes an on-street bike lane, new water mains, sidewalks and curb ramps to meet ADA standards.

Lake Drive will be closed to traffic for the duration of the project, WisDOT officials said. One lane will remain for local access only. Pedestrian access will be maintained on one side of the street during construction, officials added.

WisDOT officials said motorists are encouraged to use North Avenue, Oakland Avenue and Hampton Road to get around the closure. Motorists who want to access Lincoln Memorial Drive are encouraged to use Kenwood Boulevard, Oakland Avenue and Hampton Road to avoid closure.

The project is scheduled to be completed in late fall 2025.