I-94 East-West Econ Connect Strongly Supports WisDOT Budget Request to Keep Critical Highway Corridor Project on Schedule

The I-94 East-West Econ Connect has announced its support for the Department of Transportation’s 2027-2029 budget request, which would keep the vital I-94 East-West Corridor modernization project moving forward on schedule and within previous budget estimates.

Amanda Payne, President & CEO of the Waukesha County Business Alliance, issued the following statement on behalf of the I-94 East-West Econ Connect coalition:

“Keeping the I-94 East-West project on schedule and within budget is essential for both public safety and our regional economy. WisDOT’s budget proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the impact project delays have on local businesses and commuters every day.”

“This corridor is the busiest in the state and drives billions in commerce, supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, and provides vital access to regional medical centers. We applaud the department for advancing a plan that prevents a two-year delay and all the associated costs.”

The I-94 East-West project is a 3.5-mile stretch between the rebuilt Marquette and Zoo interchanges. For years, the aging and deteriorating I-94 East-West corridor has operated beyond its intended design capacity, experiencing elevated crash rates, bottlenecking supply chains, and causing costly delays for commuting families and commercial freight. The long-awaited project to upgrade the corridor began last fall.

About I-94 East-West Econ Connect
I-94 East-West Econ Connect is a coalition of community development organizations, businesses, institutions, labor unions, and other entities unified around the need to rebuild and modernize the more than 60-year-old I-94 East-West Corridor to strengthen its long-term economic and community benefits for the region and the state. Contact us at: I94EconConnect.com.

About the Waukesha County Business Alliance
The Waukesha County Business Alliance is a countywide chamber of commerce with over 1,200 member companies, representing 120,000+ employees. The mission of the Alliance is to drive economic growth in Waukesha County. We work to strengthen the economy in the county by advocating on behalf of the business community, developing organizations and their employees, building relationships built on integrity and trust, and growing the business community to keep our economy moving forward. Learn more: www.waukesha.org.