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Mayor Johnson Defends I-794 Modernization | Milwaukee News
Mayor Cavalier Johnson is pushing for a smarter upgrade of Milwaukee’s aging I-794 instead of tearing it down—favoring modernization over demolition to preserve critical transit links. His plan, backed by south suburban communities and aligned with the city’s Downtown Plan, would shrink the freeway’s footprint and reduce ramps, costing $675M–$1B, with construction likely starting by 2030. While critics like Rethink 794 see it as a timid compromise, Johnson argues the elevated structure remains vital for economic growth and port access, and that the city already has ample land for…
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