Will the reconstruction of the regional freeway system with design improvements and additional capacity result in a greater quantity and power quality of stormwater runoff?
The reconstruction of the regional freeway system even with design improvements and additional lanes may be expected to result in improved conditions with respect to freeway stormwater runoff compared to the existing situation. This is because substantial advances in stormwater management have been made since the freeway system was originally designed and constructed, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation now requires that stormwater management issues be properly addressed. Recent reconstruction efforts including the North Interchange and Miller Park Way in Milwaukee County have included the implementation of measures to improve freeway stormwater runoff conditions.
