Frequently Asked Questions

The pavement on Oakland Avenue has reached the end of its useful life due to deterioration, requiring the roadway to be replaced. Along with removing the existing pavement, the village will upgrade underground infrastructure by replacing water mains, laterals, and sewers, as well as removing any lead pipes.

Construction is scheduled to begin February 2026 and be completed in December 2026.

Construction will primarily take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend work may also occur during these hours. Overnight work will be limited and only permitted under special circumstances with project team approval which may include: water main and lateral installation to reduce business disruptions, emergency situations, or time-sensitive tasks like cutting expansion joints in the new concrete roadway.

The roadway will remain the same width as prior to construction. The newly constructed roadway will include curb extensions and enhanced bicycle accommodations.

During roadway construction, crews will maintain one lane of traffic in each direction whenever possible. Construction activities may cause long-term full closures of traffic in one direction. Detours will be posted for full closures.

This project involves much more than repaving. Crews will work on one side of the street at a time, removing the entire roadway and its base. They’ll replace underground infrastructure, including water mains, sewer lines and private water connections. Several contractors will complete these steps in sequence to prevent overlap. After the utilities are updated, crews will rebuild the roadway base and finish with new concrete pavement.

Yes! Businesses along Oakland Avenue will remain Open for Business during construction. Parking on Oakland Avenue will be prohibited during roadway construction. The construction team is working with the Shorewood Business Improvement District to keep businesses informed about construction and its potential impacts.

Yes! The Village is working with the Shorewood Business Improvement District on additonal signing.

Parking on Oakland Avenue will be prohibited during roadway construction. A parking location map will be posted on this website during construction. Parking on Oakland Avenue will resume upon the completion of construction.

This website will share regular updates on the project’s progress. Each week, the project team will email a construction forecast detailing upcoming work to everyone on our contact list. To receive these free updates, simply sign up to join our list.

You can reach the project’s public involvement team by phone at (262) 933-0467 or by email at info@oaklandavereconstruct.com.

Yes! The project team is coordinating with North Shore Fire Department and Shorewood Police Department throughout construction.

Short-term sidewalk closures are scheduled as part of this project. ADA compliant detours will be posted.

Property owners impacted will be notified of driveway closures at least 48 hours in advance.

Short-term water shut-offs are necessary while crews replace water mains and service lines. Some night work is scheduled to accommodate businesses with daytime water needs.

Curb extensions make pedestrian crossings safer by reducing the distance to travel across the street. Curb extensions are a traffic-calming measure that increases safety for motorists and pedestrians.

The village and project team will work with Milwaukee County Transit System to reroute bus service as needed.

A traffic signal at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Kensington Boulevard is not planned as part of this project.