DOT Announces Recommendation of I-94 West to TPC

I-94 Western Waukesha Project Receives Highest Total Score Among Nine Corridors Evaluated for Study

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced that it will recommend the I-94 Western Waukesha project to the Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) at its next meeting.

This marks a critical step forward in advancing a project that is essential to our region. We are especially encouraged that the I-94 Western Waukesha County corridor received the highest total score among the nine corridors evaluated for further study. This affirms what our members, businesses, and communities have consistently emphasized: the high traffic volumes, frequent serious accidents, and economic importance of this corridor all meet the key criteria and justify its inclusion in WisDOT’s recommendations to the TPC. This segment of I-94 is vital to both regional and statewide economic growth.

We commend WisDOT for its data-driven and objective approach to evaluating projects, prioritizing critical factors such as traffic flow, economic impact, and public safety. The decision to recommend the I-94 Waukesha project for the next step, which is an environmental study, is a significant and welcomed advancement.

We would also like to recognize and sincerely thank County Executive Paul Farrow and the Waukesha County Department of Public Works; Senator Julian Bradley; Representative Cindi Duchow; our legislative partners; and local businesses and stakeholders, including the City of Delafield, the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce, and ThriveED. Their ongoing support and advocacy have been instrumental in elevating the importance of this project.

The Alliance is proud to be leading the Western Waukesha County I-94 Coalition bringing together business leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders to advocate for this important corridor. We remain fully committed to supporting and advocating for the continued development of this corridor and look forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to advance the project through its next phases.

We firmly believe this project is not just good for Waukesha County, it’s good for Wisconsin. To learn more about the project, click here.