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Presentation by Engineering Division of preliminary design alternatives for the reconstruction of North Avenue from Met-To-Wee Lane to 73rd Street, including replacing two bridges over the Menomonee River
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Submitted by:
Jeni Schroeder, PE
Department:
DPW, Engineering Division
A. Issue
Presentation by Engineering Division of preliminary design alternatives for the reconstruction of North Avenue from Met-To-Wee Lane to 73rd Street, including replacing two bridges over the Menomonee River prior to the first Public Involvement Meeting (PIM). This work is included in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP), Project 1127 for the roadway & Project 2301 for the bridges.
B. Background/Options
The purpose of this project is to address the deteriorated pavement condition, structural deficiencies, aged public utilities, known safety and operational issues and substandard bike and pedestrian facilities within the subject section of W. North Avenue.
GRAEF was retained in February 2024 to perform design services for the reconstruction of North Avenue from Met-To-Wee Lane to 73rd Street, including replacing two bridges over the Menomonee River. (The project excludes the intersection of Wauwatosa Avenue which will be reconstructed as part of a separate WisDOT Connecting Highway project planned to be bid in 2029.)
GRAEF has developed a proposed bridge type over the Menomonee River, two alternatives for the east overflow structure, three alternatives for the intersection of Menomonee River Parkway and three alternatives for the cross section of North Ave from Swan Boulevard to N 73rd Street.
Alternatives for the intersection of Menomonee River Parkway
1) Single lane roundabout
2) Signalized intersection with SB island
3) Signalized intersection without islands
Alternatives for North Ave from Swan Boulevard to N 73rd Street
1) On street Bike Lanes with parking on one side
2) Separated Bike Lanes with parking on one side
3) Two-way cycle track with parking on one...
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