Lane Closures Expected On Capitol Drive: Marking Project Starts Monday

SHOREWOOD, WI — Drivers can expect daytime lane closures and traffic backups on parts of Capitol Drive in Shorewood starting Monday when a multi-phased pavement marking project begins, the village announced on its website.

The work on East Capitol Drive is expected to last for about six weeks, depending on the weather. People will still be able to access businesses and street parking will be mostly accessible, but some areas near work zones may be restricted, the village said.

The project is divided into multiple phases beginning on Monday. Here's where work will take place and what the closures will be:

• Phase 1A: Estabrook Parkway to Larkin Street — Closure of eastbound left lane and westbound left lane.
• Phase 1B: Newhall Street to Frederick Avenue — Closure of eastbound left lane and westbound left lane. Closure of center line.
• Phase 1C: Maryland Avenue to Downer Avenue — Closure of center line.
• Phase 1D: Downer Avenue to Lake Drive — Closure of center line.
• Phase 2A: Lake Drive to Downer Avenue — Closure of outside lanes plus bike and parking lanes.
• Phase 2B: Downer Avenue to Maryland Avenue — Closure of right turn lanes plus bike and parking lanes.
• Phase 2C: Frederick Avenue to Newhall Street — Closure of right turn lanes plus bike and parking lanes.
• Phase 2D: Larkin Street to Estabrook Parkway — Closure of westbound right lane and eastbound right lane.