City of West Allis

There has been a water main break on 117th & Hayes. The street will remain open to allow students and teachers at Hale to get to school. 117th will be partially shut down from Harrison to Hayes at 8:30 a.m. to allow students and teachers to access Hale. The high school water service is not expected to be affected by this break. Residents on the west side of 117th between Harrison and Hayes will be without water until the water main is repaired. Water crews will begin repairs around 8:30 a.m. and should have water restored around noon and completed by 1:30 p.m. Road repairs will take place next week. The break location will be barricaded until the pavement is temporarily patched.

The West Allis Senior Center’s Annual Rummage Sale is happening on Friday, May 16 at the Senior Center (7001 W. National Ave). This event is open to the public. Find your next treasure! Browse housewares, collectibles, crafts, gems, records, and the food and bake sale! Shop early for the best selection. All proceeds benefit the West Allis Senior Center. Interested in tabling and selling? There is a $20 rental fee that includes a 6ft table or equivalent space. Complete the rental application in person at the Senior Center. Payment can be in cash or check. Limited space available - first come, first serve. Rental applications are due by Friday, May, 2.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is proposing a pavement replacement project along WIS 181 (84th Street) from Greenfield Avenue to Adler Street and along WIS 59 (Greenfield Avenue/National Avenue) from 84th Street to 56th Street in Milwaukee County. Construction on these projects is tentatively scheduled for 2029 and 2030. Proposed improvements: replace roadway pavement and storm sewer, replace traffic signals within project limits, replace curb ramps to meet ADA standards, and improve bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Join WisDOT for a public involvement meeting to learn more about the project, get your questions answered, and provide input to the project team on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 5-7 p.m. in the West Allis City Hall Council Chambers (7525 W. Greenfield Ave.). Meeting is an open-house format. You may enter the building from the adjacent parking lot. City Hall is located along MCTS Route 18 and Route 33. If you would like an interpreter for the meeting, contact the project manager listed below. Hearing and visually impaired individuals may request accommodations by calling Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System at 711.

You're Invited! Join the City of West Allis for a special premiere screening of John McGivern’s Main Streets: West Allis! Be among the first to watch our City shine in this PBS series and celebrate what makes West Allis truly a destination that is not to be missed. Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25 Doors: 5 p.m. Program Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: The Gage (1139 S. 70th St, West Allis, 53214) What to Expect: - Remarks from local officials & the John McGivern Main Streets team - Exclusive screening of the West Allis episode - Q&A with the PBS team - Raffle prizes - Delicious appetizers from Double B’s BBQ - Cash bar featuring alcoholic & non-alcoholic options Don’t miss this exciting night of community, storytelling, and celebration! Space is limited—secure your spot today! Learn more and register at www.WestAllisWI.gov/JohnMcGivern

There has been a water main break on Hwy 100. Crews are working on salting the area due to ice. We strongly advise avoiding this area or use extreme caution to ensure the safety of drivers and working crews throughout the day. There will be only one lane of traffic from Washington Street to Walker Street going northbound. The repair is expected to be completed by 6 p.m., but the road will likely be closed through Wednesday, Feb. 19 to allow for road repairs.

A snow emergency has been declared starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 until 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. Snow emergency parking rules and regulations will be in place during this time. Regular garbage and recycling collection is scheduled to be serviced for Feb. 12 and Feb. 13. The Municipal Yard drop-off will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12 so crews can assist with storm-related duties. We are expecting up to 9 inches of snow for our area with the heaviest accumulation occurring from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. During the storm, crews periodically go from their main thoroughfare routes into the residential street sections to clear a driving lane for vehicle accessibility. As a reminder, this will not be curb-to-curb plowing at that time. Late this evening, near the end of the storm, a full plow operation will be initiated for all residential streets, alleys, sidewalks, safety islands, parking lots, etc. in the public right-of-way. How to Park During Snow Emergencies During the snow emergency, alternate side parking will be in effect between 12 a.m. midnight until 3 p.m. until the end of the snow emergency so plows can clear both sides of the street. As such: - If the previous day was an even-numbered date (Jan. 2, 4, 6, etc.), park on the EVEN side of the street from midnight until 2:59 p.m. - If the previous day was an odd-numbered date (Jan. 1, 3, 5, etc.), park on the ODD side of the street from midnight until 2:59 p.m. - Park on EITHER side of the street between 3 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. following all posted parking signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be towed without notice. - "No Parking" signs on streets remain in effect regardless of snow emergencies. - Nighttime parking e-permits are still required.  Main Thoroughfare Streets During the declared snow emergency time frame, there are: - No street parking allowed on main thoroughfare streets during the duration of the snow emergency.  - Any illegally parked vehicles can be towed without notice.  - Main thoroughfare streets shall consist of the major traffic, mass transit, and emergency vehicle routes in the City of West Allis.

Weather Alert - The Municipal Yard drop-off will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to the forecasted weather so personnel can assist with storm-related duties. As of 3:30 p.m., garbage and recycling routes are not canceled for tomorrow, Feb. 12. Stay tuned for further updates.

There has been a water main break at 1820 S. 73rd St. The road will be closed from National to Burnham until 3 p.m today, Feb. 11, for repairs. Approximately 30 homes will be without water during this time.

Join us for a follow-up meeting to continue the conversation about civic engagement, social capital, and philanthropic investment in West Allis on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Dorow Hall at West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services (2450 S. 68th St.)! The group will continue the conversation on: - Creating and maintaining a centralized hub of publicly accessible community resources, volunteer opportunities, and events. - Building a collective of non-profit human service organizations and community service groups to share resources, best practices, mutual support, challenges, and opportunities to collaborate. - Developing ideas for marketing and promotion opportunities, which may include a welcome bag initiative for new residents and/or building stronger relationships with the business community.

The Common Council meeting agenda can now be viewed at www.WestAllisWI.gov/agendas

There has been a water main break in the east-bound lanes of W. National Avenue between 101st Street and 102nd Street. 14 customers will be out of service until the repair is made. All work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. today (Feb. 10) with road restoration to follow later this week. Both lane 2 and the parking lane will be blocked and barricaded during the process.

There has been a water main break near 5314 Rita Dr. The road will be closed from 53rd Street to 52nd Street from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for repairs. 15 houses will be without water during this time.

Join us for the next Community Conversation on Monday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at Kegel's Inn at 5901 W. National Ave. We'll explore the intersection of transportation and quality of life.

In-person absentee voting (early voting) for the Feb. 18 spring primary election is weekdays from Tuesday, Feb. 4 through Friday, Feb. 14 at City Hall (7525 W. Greenfield Ave). For voting hours, visit www.WestAllisWI.gov/elections

Join ENGAGE West Allis for an exciting community art project! Bring your creativity and community spirit to the ENGAGE West Allis Origami Crane Workshops! Together, we’ll fold 1,000 origami cranes—symbols of health, longevity, and happiness—uniting our city through art and shared aspirations. Saturday, March 1 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the West Allis Public Library (7421 W. National Ave.) and Thursday, March 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the West Allis Senior Center (7001 W. National Ave.) The workshops are free and fun for all ages. No experience necessary. Materials and instructions provided. Watch the cranes take flight as we assemble the cranes into a mobile art installation, traveling to public spaces and businesses across West Allis in 2025. Let’s make something beautiful together! Mark your calendars, invite friends, and be part of this inspiring project.

Public works crews will be working on two water main breaks today. First - The lane closures for Hwy 100 and Oklahoma are in place. Second - another crew will be working on EB National between 101st & 102nd. At least 2 lanes will be closed down on EB National to allow for a safe work zone in this area. Drivers should avoid EB National and Hwy 100 and Oklahoma. Backups are expected and traffic routes will be impacted. Lane closures will remain in place through tomorrow, Jan. 29, to allow for pavement to be restored.

Traffic alert: Public Works crews will be repairing a water main break in the NE corner of the intersection of Hwy 100 and Oklahoma Avenue starting at 7 a.m. on Jan. 28. WB Oklahoma Avenue will be reduced to one lane. Traffic will be routed to turn left to SB Hwy 100 using the far left lane next to the median. Traffic will also be reduced to one lane traveling north on Hwy 100 using the far left NB lane next to the median. Repairs are expected to be completed by 3 p.m. on Jan. 28 and road repair to be completed on Jan. 29.

The City of West Common Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan 28 at 5 p.m. for a special virtual meeting. View the virtual meeting details and agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

There has been a water main break at 2842 S. 106th St. The road will be closed from from Dakota Street to Aurene Circle. Two large apartments will be without water and have been notified. The road will be re-opened around 5 p.m. on Jan. 27.

There are four water main breaks this morning, Jan. 24. Crews are working to locate and prioritize leaks on 56th and Greenfield, Hwy 100 and Oklahoma, 109th and Washington and the 2100 block of S. 116th Street. Work has started on the leak on 56th and Greenfield Avenue and should be completed by 2 p.m. today. Updates to follow about the other leaks. The Becher Street break from yesterday will have concrete pavement restoration completed and the road should be open by 1 p.m., but there will be a small area of traffic control at S. 69th and W. Becher Street until tomorrow (Jan. 25), so please use caution when driving in this area.