Summary
The final study of the 1.8-mile Stadium Freeway stub identifies four alternatives — none chosen — that could reconnect neighborhoods cut off by the freeway and free up to 37 acres near Washington Park for housing. The next phase would cost $10–14 million and isn't funded yet.
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
No funding yet for the next phase; a potential $90 million in savings from the I-94 stadium interchange design could help pay for it.
Residents of the 10th, 11th and 15th districts and Washington Park area, who could gain housing land, safer streets and better bike/pedestrian connections.
Alternative 3 would require nine property relocations of homes and businesses near State Street.
Mentions & discussions (2)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE — July 1, 2026
Five agreements with the state set the city's share for projects on 76th Street, South 1st Street, I-43, West National Ave and 27th Street — including a $2.5M federal grant loss on National Ave that bumps the city's share up nearly $2.5 million.
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — March 20, 2026
The final study of the 1.8-mile Stadium Freeway stub identifies four alternatives — none chosen — that could reconnect neighborhoods cut off by the freeway and free up to 37 acres near Washington Park for housing. The next phase would cost $10–14 million and isn't funded yet.
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