Zoo Interchange

Apr 18, 2013

Zignego to start Zoo Interchange prep project

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will begin work April 22 on Glenview Avenue and 84th Street. The work is related to the Zoo Interchange reconstruction.

Apr 5, 2013

I-94 exit to Highway 100 closed for summer

The westbound Interstate 94 exit to northbound Highway 100 in Waukesha County will close at 8 p.m. Saturday and remain closed through summer, according to a Wisconsin Department of Transportation news release.

Mar 21, 2013

Walker opts for more transportation debt

Instead of heeding the recommendations of a transportation commission, Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget calls for an increase in borrowing for transportation projects in 2013-15.

Mar 21, 2013

Milwaukee County moves closer to clearing way for Zoo Interchange project

Milwaukee County supervisors Thursday took another step toward claiming a $22.6 million deal from the state to move buildings out of the path of the Zoo Interchange reconstruction.

Mar 20, 2013

WisDOT: Proposed debt would not exceed recommended limit (UPDATE)

The amount of bonding called for in Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget would not cause the state to surpass a borrowing limit recommended in a report commissioned by the legislature.

Mar 19, 2013

Zoo Interchange land deal in fast lane

The state is poised to pay Milwaukee County $22.6 million to move buildings in the way of the Zoo Interchange reconstruction, but the payment could plummet if the agreement hits a snag.

Mar 19, 2013

Lawmakers tackle project timelines, payment

Lawmakers need to decide if it’s better to borrow to pay for a slew of large transportation projects when interest rates are low or space them out, according to the secretary of the Department of Administration.

Mar 6, 2013

Milwaukee zoo renovation plans slow to a crawl

A plan for renovations and new construction at the Milwaukee County Zoo initially expected to be done in June might not be ready until September.

Mar 6, 2013

County could sidestep RFP for Zoo Interchange utility move

Milwaukee County might circumvent its rules for requests for proposals by awarding to Graef-USA Inc. a contract to plan the move of county-owned utilities to prepare for the Zoo Interchange reconstruction.

Feb 20, 2013

Walker to unveil two-year budget plan (UPDATE)

Gov. Scott Walker planned to release details of his income tax cut on Wednesday as part of his state budget that also expands the private school voucher program, continues a freeze on spending in public schools, tightens income eligibility for Medicaid and puts state [...]

Feb 15, 2013

WisDOT turns attention to I-94 stretch west of downtown Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation expects the stretch of Interstate 94 between the Marquette and Zoo interchanges to be one of its next major projects.

Feb 15, 2013

Walker’s plan gives Zoo Interchange $150M boost

When Gov. Scott Walker introduces the state’s 2013-15 budget Wednesday, it’s expected to include $150 million to bring the Zoo Interchange reconstruction back on track for a 2018 completion.