There has been a water main break on Becher between 77th and 78th Street. Westbound traffic is closed from 76th to 78th Street to allow for repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed by 9 p.m.
Community Transportation Academy Comes to West Allis - Applications Now Open -- 1000 Friends of Wisconsin is excited to bring the Community Transportation Academy to West Allis. Registration required. The West Allis Transportation Academy is a free 9-week course (Wednesdays, from 4-6 p.m. April 2 through May 28) open to anyone who wants to connect the dots between how our streets, sidewalks, and transit systems are designed and the impact on our everyday lives. We demystify transportation systems and help bridge the gap between members of the public and decision makers. Learn about transportation plans and processes, hear from local and national experts invited as guest speakers, take local tours, and best of all, connect with others in your community.
There will be 4 in-person sessions in West Allis and 5 virtual sessions on Zoom.
This academy is for anyone interested in learning more about local transportation policy and how to be a better advocate for change. No previous knowledge or experience is required. Apply for your spot now.
For more information, visit 1KFriends.org. Questions? Contact Susan at susan@1kfriends.org.
In-person absentee voting (early voting) for the Tuesday, April 1 spring election is Tuesday, March 18 through Friday, March 28 at City Hall (7525 W. Greenfield Ave).
During that timeframe, voting hours are:
- Tuesday, March 18 through Friday, March 21 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 24 through Thursday, March 27 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 28 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Additional information available at WestAllisWI.gov/election and MyVote.WI.gov.
The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The Community Development Authority will meet on Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
There has been a water main break at 2558 S. 98th St. The road will be closed from 98th and Harrison to 98th and Arthur from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. for repairs. Approximately 10 houses will be without water during that time.
There has been a water main break at 102nd Street and Greenfield Avenue. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane while repairs are made. The road repairs are expected to be completed the morning of Saturday, March 1.
Are you or someone you know experiencing grief? Attend the Senior Center's Grief Support Group Informational Session on Wednesday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the West Allis Senior Center at 7001 W. National Ave. At the informational session, you'll meet Rebecca, the facilitator of the group, and learn what to expect during sessions, her facilitation style, who might be a good fit, and more.
After the initial informational session, the group will meet every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 a.m. This informational session and support group are open to the public and not limited to Senior Center members or those 55 years old or older. Younger individuals are welcome to participate. The group is open to those experiencing grief in many forms including but not limited to the loss of a loved one, loss of independence, a life-shortening diagnosis, loss of a pet, and/or loss of freedoms associated with becoming a caregiver.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 414-302-8700.
There has been a water main break at 823 S. 101st St. The road will be closed until approximately 6 p.m. for repairs. 25 homes will be without water during this time.
Join us at the next Community Conversation on Affordable Housing on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at Talia's Event Venue (7423 W. Greenfield Ave.). Rising housing costs significantly impact our community. We'll discuss barriers to affordable housing and explore solutions and opportunities to ensure everyone has a place to call home.
The City of West Allis Plan Commission will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
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 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