Talk:Wisconsin Highway 318

A few things about this route, which I used to drive on regularly when I lived in the western Waukesha area:

1. The northern section between Silvernail and Northview has existed since the late 1890's, according to old topographical maps. EDIT: The oldest reference I could find that was free was USGS' 1959 quadrangle, cited in new links. jwhouk 15:16, 14 July 2020 (UTC)

2. This older section once had a steep hill that descended from the entrance to Meadowbrook School down to a stop sign at Silvernail. As the amount of housing in the area increased, there was a demand to regrade this hill, which resulted in the roadway as it currently exists. EDIT: 79 foot drop, from work previously cited. jwhouk 15:16, 14 July 2020 (UTC)

3. I honestly cannot remember when the interchange with I-94 was finished; I only remember that it was set to open in late November of a given year (possibly 1996 or 1999), and a series of severe winter storms caused the construction to be postponed until the following year. It essentially turned I-94 between Waukesha and Delafield into a chicane for the entire winter.

4. The section between Northview and Summit Avenue had, for the longest time, a grand total of two driveways: one for the shopping center on the northeast corner Summit and Meadowbrook, and the other on the opposite side for the gas station.

I no longer live in Waukesha, but I am somewhat heartened to see that the Bypass has finally been "completed." jwhouk 01:14, 14 July 2020 (UTC)