Public information meeting October 9 for I-43 and County Y in Waukesha County

September 26, 2008

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Regional Office in Waukesha is announcing a public information meeting to discuss the proposed reconstruction of the County Y (Racine Avenue) and I-43 interchange in Waukesha County. The meeting is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at the Muskego City Hall – Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue, Muskego.

Proposed improvements include the reconstruction of County Y from W. College Avenue to Julius Heil Drive, reconstruction of freeway ramps, roundabout construction at the ramp termini on County Y and re-decking the County Y bridge over I-43. Construction is currently planned for 2009.

The meeting will be an "open-house" format. The community is encouraged to attend anytime from 6 to 9 p.m. A formal presentation will be given at 7 p.m. A handout summarizing the project concepts and schedule will be provided, as well as a comment sheet that can be used for additional public input. WisDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project on an individual basis.

Muskego City Hall is wheelchair accessible. If you are unable to attend the meeting, or would like more information, contact Philip Bain, project manager, at (262) 548-8809. Written comments regarding the project can be mailed to Philip Bain, WisDOT, 141 NW Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53187. Citizens who are hearing-impaired and who require an interpreter may request one by contacting Philip Bain at least three working days prior to the meeting via the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay system (dialing 711).

For more information, contact:
Dennis A. Shook, Regional Communications Manager
(414) 750-2395, dennis.shook@dot.state.wi.us