State Street in Wauwatosa Village to be Closed for At Least Three Weeks

WAUWATOSA -- State Street will be closed down in its entirety for a minimum of three weeks as Wauwatosa's village redevelopment project nears completion.

According to a WTMJ report, City Administrator Jim Archambo says the round-the-clock closure of State Street makes it easier for construction crews to pave streets and sidewalks.

“They’re filling in some of the last remaining holes on the South Side of the road,” he said to WTMJ. “They’re filling in what were voided sidewalks.”During the summer, the street was open on nights and weekends. “Traffic is a bit gnarled up, people have had to deal with that for several months now,” Archambo said. “We appreciate peoples’ patience.”

The project took aim at replacing old storm sewers and water mains that ran through the heart of the village - some of which were more than 100 years old.

According to the WTMJ report, the construction is expected to be complete in roughly one month, save for finishing touches like street lights and benches. Those who frequent the village said they understand the improvements are needed. But they added the construction is an inconvenience.
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