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Delafield joins regional coalition urging study for I‑94 expansion in western Waukesha County
Summary
The council voted to join a coalition, led by the Waukesha County Business Alliance, requesting a major project study into a three‑lane expansion of Interstate 94; the study request would seek inclusion of approximately $8 million in state funding for the study.
The Delafield Common Council on Sept. 15 unanimously approved joining a coalition convened by the Waukesha County Business Alliance to request a major project study for expanding Interstate 94 through western Waukesha County to three lanes in each direction.
What the coalition asks for: The coalition seeks to restart a state major project study that would examine widening I‑94 to three lanes each way. The Waukesha County Business Alliance is seeking local municipal support for the study so the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will include approximately $8 million in a future state budget to fund the study. The alliance said the study would build a planning timeline that could lead to construction in the mid‑2030s, using standard DOT project lead times.
Why it matters: Supporters said a major project study is needed to analyze traffic congestion, substandard design elements, crash and safety history, and projected growth. Council members asked staff questions about how the city's scheduled reconstruction of a Highway C bridge would interface with any interstate project; staff said the bridge work is being designed to accommodate a future expanded interstate.
Council action: A motion to have Delafield join the coalition passed by voice vote; council members did not attach a municipal funding pledge to the motion. City staff will monitor coalition activity and report back to council as the process proceeds.
Quoted: “Voting in favor of this action here is to join this coalition as a city along with our other regional municipalities to, show support,” a council member said during the meeting.
