An Oakland Avenue Reconstruction project in the village of Shorewood is scheduled to begin in February and be completed in December, according to a release from the village.It will take place between Capitol Drive and Glendale Avenue. According to Shorewood and the project managers, the pavement on Oakland Avenue has deteriorated, requiring it to be replaced. The village will also upgrade underground infrastructure by replacing water mains, laterals, sewers and any lead pipes.The newly constructed road will include curb extensions and enhanced bicycle accommodations. The village said it will remain the same width.Also, rectangular rapid flash beacons will be installed at Elmdale Court and Glendale Avenue to improve pedestrian safety. They are also going to replace and modify RRFBs at Jarvis Street. The southbound right turn lane at Metro Market will also be removed.All traffic signals and street lighting will be upgraded.Additional bus shelters at Kenmore Place will also be installed.Construction work will mostly take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction on the weekend or overnight hours might occur under special circumstances. During construction, crews will maintain one lane of traffic in both directions whenever possible. Some construction may cause short-term closures of traffic in one direction. Shorewood said detours will be posted for full closures.Businesses along Oakland Avenue will remain open during construction.Parking on Oakland Avenue will be prohibited during construction. Shorewood said they are working with the Shorewood Business Improvement District on additional signage for businesses. A parking location map will be posted on this website during construction.Short-term sidewalk closures are also scheduled as part of the project.Short-term water shut-offs will also be necessary for crews to replace water mains and service lines.New fire hydrants and additional water valves will also be installed.They are also going to replace storm sewers, catch basins and adjust manholes along the corridor.The village said the project team will work with the Milwaukee County Transit System to reroute bus services.Residents who would like to receive updates can sign up here. You can also reach the project’s public involvement team at 262-933-0467, or by email at info@oaklandavereconstruct.com.Oakland Avenue Reconstruction Public MeetingThe village of Shorewood will host a public involvement meeting on Jan. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Village Center (lower level of the library).At the meeting, residents and business owners can:Learn more about the projectMeet the project teamView the design plansAsk the team questionsThe meeting will be an open house format.There will also be a short presentation at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A.
SHOREWOOD, Wis. —
An Oakland Avenue Reconstruction project in the village of Shorewood is scheduled to begin in February and be completed in December, according to a release from the village.
It will take place between Capitol Drive and Glendale Avenue.
Village of Shorewood
Oakland Avenue Reconstruction project
According to Shorewood and the project managers, the pavement on Oakland Avenue has deteriorated, requiring it to be replaced. The village will also upgrade underground infrastructure by replacing water mains, laterals, sewers and any lead pipes.
The newly constructed road will include curb extensions and enhanced bicycle accommodations. The village said it will remain the same width.
Also, rectangular rapid flash beacons will be installed at Elmdale Court and Glendale Avenue to improve pedestrian safety. They are also going to replace and modify RRFBs at Jarvis Street.
The southbound right turn lane at Metro Market will also be removed.
All traffic signals and street lighting will be upgraded.
Additional bus shelters at Kenmore Place will also be installed.
Construction work will mostly take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction on the weekend or overnight hours might occur under special circumstances. During construction, crews will maintain one lane of traffic in both directions whenever possible. Some construction may cause short-term closures of traffic in one direction. Shorewood said detours will be posted for full closures.
Village of Shorewood
Shorewood Reconstruction project
Businesses along Oakland Avenue will remain open during construction.
Parking on Oakland Avenue will be prohibited during construction. Shorewood said they are working with the Shorewood Business Improvement District on additional signage for businesses. A parking location map will be posted on this website during construction.
Short-term sidewalk closures are also scheduled as part of the project.
Short-term water shut-offs will also be necessary for crews to replace water mains and service lines.
New fire hydrants and additional water valves will also be installed.
They are also going to replace storm sewers, catch basins and adjust manholes along the corridor.
The village said the project team will work with the Milwaukee County Transit System to reroute bus services.
Residents who would like to receive updates can sign up here. You can also reach the project’s public involvement team at 262-933-0467, or by email at info@oaklandavereconstruct.com.
Oakland Avenue Reconstruction Public Meeting
The village of Shorewood will host a public involvement meeting on Jan. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Village Center (lower level of the library).
At the meeting, residents and business owners can:
Learn more about the projectMeet the project teamView the design plansAsk the team questions
The meeting will be an open house format.
There will also be a short presentation at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A.