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Marquette Interchange Update as of July 30, 2007

The most current and specific lane-closure information is available at the Marquette Interchange Project or at Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Watch for notices posted on the freeway and at ramps.

Location

Beginning

Until

Closure

Eastbound I-94 to northbound I-43/ Kilbourn tunnel exit Currently in effect Late 2007 Temporarily a narrow, single lane with a 25 MPH advisory speed limit.
Eastbound I-794, Milwaukee River to Marquette Interchange Currently in effect December 2007 Two lanes in each direction in the eastbound roadway; westbound roadway under construction.

Northbound I-43/94 to eastbound I-794

Currently in effect

2008

Connector ramp closed; no access from south to eastbound I-794.  Access from south to Plankinton only.

I-94, west of the Interchange Currently in effect 2008 Resticted to two through eastbound lanes. All traffic in the new eastbound roadway; work in progress on westbound roadway.
Eastbound I-94/794 James Lovell exit (7th Street) Currently in effect Mid 2008 Off-ramp closed; exit at 35th or 26th streets prior to getting downtown. Jackson/Van Buren exit is also an option further east than James Lovell Street.

Westbound I-794 to northbound I-43 and southbound I-43/94

Currently in effect

Late 2008

Connector ramps; no access from eastbound I-794 to north or south.

Northbound I-43, from Wisconsin Avenue to State Street Currently in effect Long term Right northbound lane reduced from three to two lanes in this area.
Southbound I-43, from the Interchange to National Avenue Currently in effect Long term Right southbound lane reduced from three to two lanes in this area.
Throughout the Interchange project Currently in effect Project completion 45 mph enforceable speed limit, with lower advisory speed limits at various locations.

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