Zoo Interchange Construction Information

The Zoo Interchange project touches the cities of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis and will cover about nine miles of freeway corridor leading to and through the actual interchange.  The area surrounding the Milwaukee Regional Medical Complex, which includes Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, will be impacted. Check here for updates and resources from the Department of Transportation to assist you throughout this long-term construction project.

Work in the surrounding area already has begun. You may experience delays due to lane closures, utility work or detours. To ensure you arrive to your appointments on time, be sure to check the latest traffic information before leaving home. Download a 2013 construction map.

Current closures:

Greenfield Avenue is closed over I-894. Through traffic should use 84th Street, National Avenue, and WIS 100 to get around the closure. Greenfield Avenue is scheduled to reopen late summer 2013.

Upcoming closures:

Where: WIS 100/Mayfair Road
When: Late February, 2013 to late 2013
Details: WIS 100 will be reconstructed from I-94 to just north of Watertown Plank Rd. During construction, expect traffic congestion and delays due to lane closures and utility work. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times, except during the following full intersection closures:

• Full closure of the intersection of WIS 100 and Bluemound Rd. From July 20 – 31
• Full closure of the intersection of WIS 100 and Watertown Plank Rd. From Aug. 1 to 10

Read the latest traffic report.

WI-Department of Transportation Links

Map of Construction Map of Zoo Interchange Project including real-time traveler information and construction schedule information.

Current travel times Make sure you arrive on time by checking the current travel times on construction areas.

Closures and Detours View the latest highway closures including expected start and end times and detour information.