Zoo Interchange Reconstruction

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1 May 14, 2013 Roberto Gutierrez, PE WisDOT Chris Hager, PE - WisDOT Zoo Interchange Reconstruction

2 Overview of Presentation overview WisDOT Southeast Region I-94 North-South I794/I-94 restriping Hoan bridge In-depth - Zoo Interchange

3 Southeast Region Facts Total area = 2,621 sq. mi Population = 2,026,243 Approx. 450 active improvement projects Two mega projects = I-94 N/S & Zoo Interchange SE Region has 40% of the Statewide Transportation Program

4 I-94/794 Auxiliary Lane Construction Restore the second lane for I-794 WB while maintaining the improvements from I-43 SB and from I-94 WB. Existing auxiliary lane at 35th Street will be extended east to the Marquette Interchange to provide additional length for merging and weaving. Smoother flow of traffic through the Interchange and help reduce delays. Schedule: Mid-February through Mid-May, 2013

5 I-94 N/S : Milwaukee, Racine & Kenosha Counties

6 I-94 N/S : Milwaukee County Rawson Avenue WisDOT is reconstructing the Rawson Avenue Interchange at I-94 in Milwaukee County began the week of February 18 and lasting until late fall All exit and entrance ramps at the interchange and the Rawson Avenue bridge over I-94 will be reconstructed as part of this project. The new interchange will be constructed as a conventional diamond interchange Ryan Road Interchange WisDOT is reconstructing two Ryan Road Interchange ramps at I-94 in Milwaukee County. The I-94 WEST (NB) exit ramp to Ryan Road and the entrance ramp from Ryan Road to I-94 EAST (SB) will be reconstructed as part of this project.

7 I-94 N/S: Racine & Kenosha Counties Racine County: Frontage Roads- County G to WIS 20 I-94 W (northbound) at County K WIS 20 Bridge repair WIS 11 Kenosha County: WIS 142 /County S Interchange WIS 50 to WIS 158 Mainline

8 Hoan Bridge/I-794

9 Hoan/ I-794 Construction begins later this year to rehabilitate the Hoan Bridge/ Lake Interchange Three Phases: Hoan: Remove, replace existing bridge deck, paint bridge steel. Lake Interchange: Concrete overlays and surface repairs I-794 E/W: Remove and replace bridges with new structures

10 Hoan/I-794 Lakefront ramp configuration

11 Zoo Interchange project update

12 Project Review Study Limits East I-94 at 70 th Street West I-94 at 124 th Street South I-894 / US 45 at Lincoln Avenue North US 45 at Burleigh Street

13 What is included today Six service interchanges North Avenue Watertown Plank Road Bluemound Road 84 th Street WIS 100 Greenfield Avenue Major arterial roadways WIS 100 Watertown Plank Road Glenview Avenue

14 Zoo Interchange Stats $1.7 billion program budget $1.085 billion construction cost Estimated 4.6 million man hours of work 21 lettings 2 miles of arterials

15 66 bridges 100+ retaining walls Four level system interchange Railroad two bridges and a tunnel extension Nine miles of freeway 16 noise barriers Zoo Interchange Stats

16 Engaged members of the community Recommendations on aesthetics have been made Enhances surrounding area Community sensitive solutions

17 Watertown Plank Road Pedestrian Truss Bridge

18 Core - existing Milwaukee County Zoo State Fair Existing Zoo Interchange looking northeast

19 New Interchange A 3D view of the planned Zoo Interchange core looking northeast

20 Adaptive signal system Timing adjusts based on demand Throughout Zoo Interchange corridor, including area roads Travel times on major roadways Test area Walnut to Burleigh working well so far! Innovative approach Integrated Corridor Technology Hybrid sign preliminary concept

21 Adaptive Signal Control How is It Different? Real-time signal timing adjustments based on traffic conditions Proven operational benefits Less maintenance More operations

22 Adaptive Signal Control Comparison to other Methods Actuated Coordinated responds to traffic volumes within fixed timing plans by time of day Traffic Responsive selects predetermined timing plans based on changing traffic volumes Traffic Adaptive adjusts splits, cycle lengths and offsets based on measured traffic demand

23 Innovative approach 3D modeling Automated clash detection Visualization with design accuracy Automated machine guidance for construction

24 Best practices Lessons learned from the Marquette Interchange and Mitchell Interchange "Get in and get out" approach to closures preferred by stakeholders Seek community input with aesthetics Regional coordination needed with special events Partner with local municipalities Public Information is key and needs to be multifaceted to reach entire public

25 Significant challenges Core of the interchange long term closures Mainline - keeping traffic moving and Milwaukee open for business Railroad bridges avoiding detours of rail traffic, impacts to freeway operations during construction Keep local street system operating

26 Innovative approach Accelerated construction techniques Full closures at major intersections Railroad bridge under WIS 100/Bluemound Aggressive schedules The speed of construction is like building the Marquette Interchange and the Mitchell Interchange at the same time.

27 Electrical Work Lighting Traffic Signals Freeway Traffic Management System Integrated Corridor Management

28 Lighting Replace and modernize Over 500 poles Over 700 luminaires all LED Distribution centers for lighting will be 480Y/277 volt, 3 phase Most likely 6 to 8 distributions centers

29 Traffic Signals Replace and modernize Over 100 traffic signals in project Communications Vehicle Detection Emergency Vehicle Preemption

30 Freeway Traffic Management Replace and modernize Ramp meters (14) Closed circuit television (13) Freeway dynamic message signs (4) Road weather information station (1) Over 100 microwave detectors New communication hub (I-94 and Hwy 100) Over 15 miles of fiber optic cable and conduit

31 Integrated Corridor Management Adaptive traffic signals (over 80) Closed circuit television on arterials (24) Dynamic message signs on arterials (16) Communications infrastructure Linking freeway and arterial operations

32 Construction goals On time On budget Build with the community Keep routes open for business Build it safely

33 Construction Staging Through : build key arterials first : build local road bridges to lengthen spans over freeway : bulk of the freeway/ core interchange work

34 2013 Construction

35 Access to critical venues and events: State Fair (Wisconsin State Fair August 1-11, 2013) Milwaukee County Zoo (Zoo ala carte August 15-18, 2013) Harley Davidson 110 th Anniversary (August 29- Sept 1, 2013) 2013 construction staging considerations

36 WIS Additional lane in each direction from I-94 to Watertown Plank Road Additional, longer turning lanes New signal at Wisconsin Avenue Accommodations for bike and pedestrian traffic Storm water accommodations RR Tunnel Extension under Bluemound Road Intersection WIS 100

37 WIS 100 Construction Staging Example Proposed section WIS 100 Southbound

38 Construction Impacts WIS 100 Project Frequent construction stage changes /closures. Proactive Public Involvement effort to keep businesses and traveling public informed Restricted intersections and driveway access Access must be maintained at all times Extra noise and dust contractor required to manage impacts

39 2 nd busiest intersection in Wisconsin freight trains/day New piling intertwined with existing timber piling Lightweight foamed concrete fill behind walls WIS 100/Bluemound Road Railroad Tunnel Extensions

40 Construction Impacts WIS 100 Project Closure of east leg of Watertown Plank Road and WIS 100 Intersection for 96 Storm Sewer Construction April 26-28, 2013 Full Closure of WIS 100 and Bluemound Road Intersection July 20 July 31, 2013 Full Closure of WIS 100 and Watertown Plank Road August 1 August 10, 2013

41 The Greenfield Avenue Bridge over I-894 and the entrance and exit ramps will be removed and replaced Greenfield Avenue will be reconstructed from 106 th Street to 96 th Street Greenfield Avenue

42 During construction Greenfield Avenue will be closed from 106th Street to 94th Street (Late January to Late July) Construction Impacts Greenfield Avenue The freeway ramps entering and exiting I-894 at Greenfield Avenue will be closed, except for the Northbound I-894 exit to Eastbound Greenfield Avenue. -Local access to businesses and residents within the closure area will be maintained at all times.

43 84 th Street / Glenview th Street from I-94 to Bluemound Road will be resurfaced with turn lane improvements Glenview Avenue from Bluemound Road to just north of Wisconsin Avenue will be reconstructed. Bi-directional median turn lane will be added (twiddle) Wisconsin Avenue intersection will be reconstructed. Additional, longer turning lanes at Wisconsin Avenue. N

44 Swan Boulevard Construction is planned for 2013 after the relocation of the Milwaukee County Greenhouses and Salt Dome N Swan Boulevard will be reconstructed prior to the reconstruction of the Watertown Plank Road Interchange Swan Boulevard and the new Discovery Parkway, on the UWM campus will be the designated detour route during the Watertown Plank Road Interchange reconstruction

45 2014 Construction (subject to FY14/15 State Budget)

46 th Street Bridge/Honey Creek Box Culvert 84 th Street ramps closed 3-6 months winter (Honey Creek Box Culvert Work) 84 th Street down to two lanes winter Kearney closed nine months 76 th Street closed for six months Detours to use 68 th /70 th Interchange

47 Watertown Plank Road Discovery Pkwy to be built by City of Wauwatosa

48 Watertown Plank Road 2014 Free Flow Interchange No signals at ramp termini Only signalized intersections Innovation/Swan Discovery 92 nd Street N

49 WIS 100 Interchange WIS 100 and I-94

50 Hard print project overview newsletter Hard print specific to neighborhoods/businesses Construction get around guides Web site One-on-one and neighborhood meetings blasts Media Social media In this together business outreach Public Information Tools

51 How to stay up to date Web: 511: Contact: Design Supervisor Bill Mohr ; Construction Supervisor Jason Roselle ;

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