I-94 North-South Freeway Project Updates

As Wisconsin DOT works hard to improve the I-94 North-South corridor, we are working hard to make sure it is as easy as ever to get to and from Mitchell International Airport.

Upcoming ramp and road closures that may affect your travel to or from the airport will be listed here along with convenient detour routes. To assure your travels are as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we suggest that you add 10-15 minutes to your travel time.

For additional information on the Mitchell Interchange project, visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation web site at Plan94.org.

 

Milwaukee Airport Spur Restrictions from Downtown Milwaukee (Begins Oct.2)

Beginning October 2nd, travelers heading to Mitchell International Airport via I43/94 from downtown and points north will not be able to exit at the Airport Spur (Hwy 119) Exit. Please use Howard Avenue and follow the detour to Howell Avenue. You can also use the Rawson Avenue detour.

This change does not affect travelers using the I-894 Bypass or those traveling to the airport from the south.

 

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Traveling to MKE on I-94/I-43 from north (Downtown Milwaukee)

 1. Follow I-94 towards Chicago.
2. Exit on Howard Avenue (East).
3. Follow Howard Avenue (East) to Howell Avenue.
4. Turn right (South) onto Howell Avenue.
5. Follow Howell Avenue south to airport on the left.

Departing MKE Heading north on I-94/I-43 (Downtown Milwaukee)

 1. Turn right (North) onto Howell Avenue.
2. Turn left (West) onto Howard Avenue.
3. Follow Howard Avenue (West) to I-94/I-43 on ramp.

 

Overnight I-94 and Mitchell Interchange Closures

Work on the I-94 North-South Corridor will include periodic scheduled overnight closures on stretches of I-94 and the Mitchell Interchange. These closures typically take place between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Click here for the latest schedule of Overnight Closures.

Detour Routes When Traveling To Mitchell Airport*

Arriving from I-43/I-894 (Western suburbs, Madison, Rockford)
1. Exit South on 27th Street.
2. Turn right (South) onto 27th Street.
2. Turn left (East) onto Grange Avenue.
3. Turn right (South) onto Howell Avenue.
4. Follow Howell Avenue south to airport on the left.

Arriving on I-94 from south (Chicago, Kenosha, Racine)
1. Exit East onto College Avenue.
2. Follow College Avenue (East) to Howell Avenue.
3. Turn left (North) onto Howell Avenue.
4. Follow Howell Avenue north to airport on the right.

Arriving on I-94/I-43 from north (Downtown Milwaukee)
1. Follow I-94 towards Chicago.
2. Exit on Howard Avenue (East).
3. Follow Howard Avenue (East) to Howell Avenue.
4. Turn right (South) onto Howell Avenue.
5. Follow Howell Avenue south to airport on the left.

Detour Routes When Leaving Mitchell Airport*

Heading west on I-43/I-894 (Western suburb, Madison, Rockford)
1. Turn left (south) onto Howell Avenue.
2. Turn right (West) onto College Avenue.
3. Follow College Avenue (West) to 27th Street.
4. Turn right (North) onto 27th Street.
5. Follow 27th Street to I-43/I-894 on-ramp.

Heading south on I-94 (Chicago, Kenosha, Racine)
1. Turn left (South) onto Howell Avenue.
2. Follow Howell Avenue (South) to College Avenue.
3. Turn right (West) onto College Avenue.
4. Follow College Avenue (West) to I-94/I-43 on ramp.

Heading north on I-94/I-43 (Downtown Milwaukee)
1. Turn right (North) onto Howell Avenue.
2. Turn left (West) onto Howard Avenue.
3. Follow Howard Avenue (West) to I-94/I-43 on ramp.


*These detour routes are subject to change due to construction needs, weather, etc. Please pay attention to local detour signage.