27th Street Viaduct to Close Monday for I-94 Work as 16th Street Bridge Remains Shut

Overview

• WisDOT will shut the 27th Street Viaduct starting Monday, with the closure expected to last into summer.
• The city's 16th Street viaduct is already under emergency closure, with reopening not expected until April.
• The I-94 26th Street exit will also close Monday through summer, limiting customer routes to St. Paul Avenue destinations.
• With north–south travel funneled to 6th and 35th streets, managers cite customer access and employee safety concerns.
• Ald. Robert Bauman urged delaying the 27th Street shutdown until 16th reopens, and WisDOT has not responded to requests for comment.