MCTS launches summer changes, new CONNECT 1 service

Milwaukee County Transit System summer schedules go into effect on June 4 and include the launch of the new CONNECT 1.

Waukesha River Valley Road change; residents, police data disagree

Residents of Waukesha's River Valley Road said a change to their street has caused a rush of traffic and trouble. Police data says otherwise.

I-41 shots fired closure, sheriff's office investigates

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office shut down southbound I-41 near Watertown Plank Road for reports of shots fired Friday, May 12.

I-43 NB ramps closed at Good Hope Road

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is continuing work for the 14-mile I-43 North-South reconstruction project, between Silver Spring Drive and WIS 60 (Washington Street), in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties.

I-43 construction; Milwaukee bridges, ramps to be addressed

Rehabilitation work on five Milwaukee bridges over Interstate 43 is scheduled to begin this week, weather permitting, WisDOT confirmed Tuesday, May 2.

Crash on I-43 near Keefe; 2 squads hit, all lanes reopen

A crash temporarily shut down northbound I-43 near Keefe Avenue Monday morning, April 24. All lanes have reopened.

Reckless driving penalties; Wisconsin Senate votes to double

Fines and forfeitures for reckless driving would double under a bipartisan bill that received final approval from the Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday.

'Late for work': Speeding driver tops 135 mph on Oklahoma highway

In a desperate attempt to make it to work on time, a driver in Oklahoma was caught going at a staggering speed of over 135 mph on a highway.

Zoo Interchange pavement work begins week of April 17
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As part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Zoo Interchange project, pavement repairs will take place in a few locations starting April 17.

I-43 overnight closures Thursday, Friday for construction

Stretches of I-43 will be temporarily shut down overnight starting Thursday, April 6 – part of the North-South reconstruction project.

Report: 2021 saw the highest number of traffic crash deaths in 16 years

Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, with deaths due to speeding and impaired or distracted driving on the rise.

Milwaukee I-94 rollover crash near American Family Field

All lanes on eastbound I-94 near American Family Field were temporarily closed overnight due to a rollover crash.

Stadium Interchange ramps temporarily closed; icy conditions, crashes

Due to slippery conditions and multiple crashes, the ramps in Milwaukee's Stadium Interchange were temporarily shut down Monday morning.

Snowstorm snarls Milwaukee roads, flights: 'It was terrible'

The Wisconsin spring snowstorm left some people stuck. Buses and semis couldn't move, and the weather delayed or canceled several flights.

Milwaukee Walnut Street 'traffic calming' among 50 projects in 2023
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The Milwaukee Department of Public Works kicked off the 2023 construction season in Milwaukee Monday, discussing a plan to replace Milwaukee's Walnut Street from N. 12th Street to N. 20th Street.

Milwaukee Marathon: Bucks sponsor, traffic, parking changes planned

The Milwaukee Bucks are sponsoring the Milwaukee Marathon in 2023. The March 26 event will feature a half-marathon and 5K. Organizers hope the full marathon will return in 2024.

I-43 construction: Brown Deer Road ramp closures start March 22

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is closing a pair of ramps starting March 22 as part of the I-43 North-South reconstruction project.

I-43 construction; lane switch between WIS 60 and Silver Spring

Drivers who frequent northbound I-43 between Silver Spring Drive and WIS 60 should be aware of upcoming lane shifts that will take place Thursday morning, March 16.

Waze adds feature for EV drivers to find compatible charging stations

Users will now be able to enter their electric vehicle and plug type into the Waze app to find relevant charging stations along their route.

Washington County reconstruction of CTH Q begins March 27

Reconstruction of County Trunk Highway (CTH) Q, at the intersection of Hillside Road in the Villages of Richfield and Lisbon, is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 27.