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Milwaukee I-794 downtown: Replace, improve, or tear down?

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1 year ago

August 3, 2023

Milwaukee I-794 downtown: Replace, improve, or tear down?

Future of Milwaukee’s I-794 debated

The state of Wisconsin wants your input on the future of I-794 in downtown Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is considering three options: replacing it as is, improving it with a new design or tearing it down.

MILWAUKEE – The state of Wisconsin wants your input on the future of I-794 in downtown Milwaukee.

The stretch of freeway turns 50 years old in 2024, and it is nearing the end of its life. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is considering three options: replacing it as is, improving it with a new design or tearing it down.

It’s just a mile long, but the stretch of I-794 from the main span of the Hoan Bridge to the Milwaukee River stirred up some strong opinions during a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 2.

“Tear it down,” said Spencer Lipo Zovic. “Tear it all the way down with a wrecking ball.”

“Tearing it down to use city streets, that’s not even an option,” said Peter Gilbert.

The future of the Lake Interchange brought traffic off the freeway and into St. Thomas More High School, where the DOT asked the public for help with three possible solutions for one problem.

“There’s 28 bridge units within that interchange area that are coming to the end of their useful life,” said David Pittman, WisDOT.

Concept No. 1 repairs the bridge as is.

Concept No. 2 offers six new and different designs that maintain the elevated freeway to make it safer. They also alter the on and off-ramps, something Peter Gilbert sees as the best option.

“This is our lifeline,” said Gilbert. “We don’t have time to get stuck in traffic. We need good access to our state.”

Concept No. 3 features two plans to tear down 794, drawing the support of Spencer Lipo Zovic.

“If you could get a couple income-producing properties, some apartments, some shops, get the tax revenue coming in, I think that would be great,” he said.

The state hopes the interstate debate can drive results in Milwaukee.

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“Really just trying to take all that feedback and distill it into something that we can utilize,” said Pittman.

WisDOT hopes to have a concept and design set by 2025 to then begin construction in 2026.

No I-794? What Milwaukee could look like

1000 Friends of Wisconsin put together this rendering showing what Milwaukee could look like without I-794. This, as WisDOT considers three options for the stretch of freeway downtown: replacing it as is, redesigning it or removing it. (Courtesy: Taylor Korslin)

Both of those phases still need funding.

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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November 29, 2024

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

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November 29, 2024

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery

It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.

MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!

People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.

The sale runs until noon.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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21 hours ago

November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

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Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

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Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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