$16 million construction project at Ryan Road Interchange along I-94 starts Wednesday

MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- On Wednesday, October 25, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin work on the reconstruction of the Ryan Road Interchange along I-94 in Milwaukee County. This project includes reconstructing the Ryan Road overpass bridges, the entrance and exit ramps to and from I-94, and adjacent retaining walls and sign structures.

The project also includes three culvert extensions along I-94 at Puetz Road and Drexel Avenue.

The Ryan Road Park and Ride to close in early December. Single lanes along Ryan Road will be open going east and west across the bridges

The ramps will remain open throughout the project (except for minor short term closure to match new roadway configuration). There will be minimal impacts to I-94 itself.

The contractor is planning on completing the $16,176,000 project by fall of 2018. The schedule of work is weather dependent and subject to change.