Public meeting Apr. 9 for I-43 and County Y in Waukesha County

April 2, 2009

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region in Waukesha is announcing a public information meeting to discuss the reconstruction of the County Y (Racine Avenue) and I-43 interchange in Waukesha County. The meeting is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009 at the New Berlin City Hall, 3805 Casper Drive, New Berlin.

The purpose of this meeting is to present information on the upcoming construction, which is scheduled to begin in mid- to late April. Information will be provided on traffic control, construction staging, access during construction, and continued public outreach efforts. The 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 the County Y bridge over I-43 re-decking.

The meeting will be an open-house format. The community is encouraged to attend anytime from 6 to 8 p.m. Personnel from WisDOT, project field staff, and construction contractors will be available to provide information and answer questions.

New Berlin City Hall is wheelchair accessible. If you are unable to attend the meeting, or would like more information, contact project manager Philip Bain 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.wi.gov