The City of Milwaukee’s reconstruction of West Lisbon Avenue is slowing down foot traffic for local businesses, but loyal customers are stepping up to keep them afloat.
The city is reconstructing West Lisbon Avenue from North 100th Street to West Burleigh Street. Work is already finished between North 86th and 100th streets, and a roundabout will soon be added at Lisbon Avenue and 84th Street to improve safety conditions.
Jeffrey Brandenburg owned Jeff’s Shoe Repair since 1985.
“We wanted to see if we could make a go of it and so far, after 42 years plus, it’s worked out,” Brandenburg said…