WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. - Sections of eastbound I-94 in Waukesha County will close overnight for Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) installation.
Scheduled closures
What we know:
Monday, March 9 – Wednesday, March 11 (2 nights)
Eastbound I-94 will be closed at County T (Grandview Boulevard) from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Vehicles will be detoured off the interstate at County T (Exit 293) and reenter the interstate at WIS 164.
The eastbound on-ramp from County T will be closed during this work.
Wednesday, March 11 – Friday, March 13 (2 nights)
Eastbound I-94 will be closing at US 18 at Goerke’s Corners from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Eastbound vehicles will be detoured off the interstate at US 18 (Exit 297). Detoured traffic will reenter the interstate at Moorland Road.
The eastbound on-ramps from Barker Road and US 18 will be closed during this time.
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All work is weather dependent and subject to change. Westbound traffic will not be affected.
Milwaukee County I-94 East-West Freeway project; lane, ramp closure
a long-term lane and ramp closure is scheduled to begin the evening of Monday, March 9.
What is a Dynamic Message Sign (DMS)?
Big picture view:
Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) are electronic signs along Wisconsin freeways and interstates that provide the latest information on traffic conditions such as backups, accidents, detours, alternate routes, and travel times.
They can also display information regarding AMBER Alerts, Silver Alerts, and weather conditions.
The Source: WisDOT sent FOX6 a news release regarding the closures. WisDOT also has information on its Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) system.