Push to fix Milwaukee streets; alderman wants more state support

The Brief

  • One Milwaukee alderman said road repair is an issue that might not be going away because the state is shorting the city the money to fix it.
  • A recent study by the Department of Public Works found 25% of roadways in Milwaukee were in poor condition.
  • The city plans to explore alternative local funding mechanisms to maintain the roads.

MILWAUKEE Milwaukee streets are aging faster than the city can afford to repair them.

One Milwaukee alderman said it’s an issue that might not be going away because the state is shorting the city the money to fix it.

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