The Village of Shorewood will soon have a beautiful new thoroughfare running from its east to west boundaries when Capitol Dr. is renovated this spring/summer. The full length of Capitol Dr. from Estabrook Pkwy. to Lake Dr. in Shorewood will be reconstructed, including pavement, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. New streetscaping elements and street lights will also be incorporated into the project.

Construction will begin in May. Work on the Oak Leaf Trail bridge at Capitol Dr. and Wilson Dr. (serving as a gateway entrance to the community), and on the road surface east of Oakland Ave. will be completed first. Then work will begin on the road surface and median west of Oakland Ave. Throughout the construction traffic lanes will be kept open in at least one direction. Detours are planned and buses along Capitol Dr. will be re-routed. Watch for signs posted with details about street closures, etc.

By the end of the year, the newly renovated Capitol Dr. corridor will be a beautiful addition to Shorewood’s business district and the community. The Village of Shorewood is appreciative of everyone’s patience during the construction – and looks forward to unveiling an exciting and vibrant new streetscape later in 2010. More information on the project is posted on the Village of Shorewood website at www.villageofshorewood.org and at www.capitoldrive.info.