We’re now about a year away from a decision that will impact more than 70,000 drivers each day.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is currently studying what to do with the I794 Lake Interchange just north of the Hoan Bridge as it cuts through downtown Milwaukee.

The big decision comes with a variety of perspectives on what’s turned into a lightning rod issue in Milwaukee and its surrounding suburbs.

WisDOT says the 50yearold elevated freeway is deteriorating and something needs to be done.

In this ‘360’ report, we are going to hear from four different perspectives on what’s best for the future of I794. Milwaukee’s mayor shares his position, a business owner explains why she’s torn, but we start with two Milwaukeans who are advocating for opposite outcomes.

“It's certainly not feasible, practical, or desirable for people who use the freeway,” said Charlie Rosenberg.

Gard Pecor is with Rethink I794.

"I think you'd see a lot of apartments, some new offices, new storefronts, new retail, new hotels,” he said.

The group is advocating for the lake interchange to be torn down.

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