The Brief
- A major I-94 expansion project in Milwaukee County could face a potential two-year delay.
- A letter written by the Wisconsin DOT secretary said utility relocations along the corridor led to a 1.3% project cost increase.
- The Wisconsin DOT is trying to reduce delays by shifting future budget funds.
MILWAUKEE – It could be a big headache for drivers who take I-94 frequently. The massive project to expand a stretch of the interstate in Milwaukee County could take even longer than expected.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says this is primarily due to budgetary concerns.
I-94 expansion project
What they’re saying:
“The current estimate for the seven ongoing major projects, excluding SE Mega projects, is $6,437.3 million. This is $18.0 million, or 0.3%, higher when compared to the same seven major projects from the February 2026 estimate,” the Wisconsin DOT secretary said in a letter addressed to the Transportation Projects Commission.
The report went on to say the project now “shows a 1.3% cost increase when compared to the February 2026 report. …