Village to Celebrate Completion of Capitol Drive Construction

After more than a year of dust, noise and traffic congestion, the East Capitol Drive reconstruction project is complete — and Shorewood is celebrating.

The village will hold its “Capitol Celebration” 6 p.m. Monday at the former Riverbrook Restaurant site.

“It is fitting that we not only celebrate the completion of the construction, but also take the time to pause, recognize what has been accomplished, and appreciate both the utility and beauty of our new street," Village Manager Chris Swartz said.

Meet village, county and state officials, learn about the reconstruction of the major Shorewood street with illustrations and enjoy refreshments courtesy of , and .

The repaved streets stretching from the Milwaukee River to the lakefront, replaced the Oak Leaf Trail Bridge, modernized street signals, addressed drainage issues and added some decorative features to the major Shorewood drive.