It's July and doesn't it feel great. With our free Concerts in the Park on Thursday evenings to our Wednesday Farmers Market that adds vendors each week as fresh produce comes in it's been a great summer so far. And all the excitement already for Fiddleheads Coffee to open up in the historic Koehler-Zahn house on Appleton Ave.

And, are you getting ready for the new, beautiful Main Street enhancements coming to the Downtown this Fall? You can read all about it below and see the design being planned. Not only will the reconstruction beautify Downtown, it will promote pedestrian traffic and outdoor activity. Make sure you check out the new westbound traffic pattern during this reconstruction period!

So, enjoy summer and remember - always "Think Local" when you need services, gifts, a quick lunch or a fabulous dinner, or just want to pamper yourself. See you around town!

Barb Watters, Director
Business Improvement District

Main Street Reconstruction Starts July 17

Phase I will involve Main Street from Water Street to Grand Avenue.

Details are available on the Village's website.
This reconstruction will improve the aesthetic of the Downtown by :

• Resurfacing of Main Street for the first time since the early 1990s
• Creation of six concrete bump outs which will add to existing sidewalk space and enlarge outdoor seating areas
• Creation of 12 parallel parking stalls on the Main Street Bridge
• Striping of three new crosswalks with shorter crossing distances
• Installation of raised tree planters and potted annual planters will add greenery and soften the appearance of the street
• Addition of new street furnishings including benches, bicycle racks, and trash cans

How will traffic be impacted?

• Starting Monday, July 17 – Main Street will be closed between Water Street and Grand Avenue to west-bound traffic which will be re-routed north along Water Street, west along Roosevelt Road, and then south along Grand Avenue back to Main Street.
• Starting Monday, July 10 – Main Street will be closed between Appleton Avenue and Pilgrim Road to heavy truck traffic. Trucks will be rerouted in both directions along a route which includes Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Avenue, and Appleton Avenue.

How will parking be impacted?

• Starting Monday, July 17, on-street parking spaces along Main Street between Grand Avenue and Water Street will be unavailable for the duration of the project.
• Other street parking will not be affected.
• All public parking lots will be available for use.
• Download the Public Parking Map.

How will construction affect pedestrian traffic?

• Sidewalks will remain open throughout construction. However, cross walks may not be accessible at all times and pedestrians may have to cross where there are opportunities to cross.

What Construction signage will be provided?

• Construction signs and truck re-routing will be going up the week of July 10.
• “Businesses Open” signs will be purchased and placed on Main Street on both ends of the construction site.
• Parking signs will be posted on temporary poles to direct traffic to public lots.
• A banner will fly over Main Street with information regarding the reconstruction.

Where can I find project updates?

The Village of Menomonee Falls has a web page with detailed information at http://www.menomonee-falls.org/1056/Main-Street-Reconstruction.

Who can answer my questions?

Questions regarding this project can be directed to Gabe Gilbertson, Menomonee Falls Village Planner at 262.532.4277.