Drivers take note: Details on upcoming construction; best routes to enter the State Fair
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Crash on I-41 leads to backups as fans head to Lambeau Field for Packers Family Night
BROWN COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say ALL lanes of I-41 NB at County F (Scheuring Road) are closed Sunday afternoon, July 31st as of 3:00 p.m. due to a crash.I-41 is backing up as a result of the crash, and as a result of those headed to Lambeau Field for Green Bay Packers Family Night.
BROWN COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say ALL lanes of I-41 NB at County F (Scheuring Road) are closed Sunday afternoon, July 31st as of 3:00 p.m. due to a crash.I-41 is backing up as a result of the crash, and as a result of those headed to Lambeau Field for Green Bay Packers Family Night.
Don't be a "Distractor:" Officials warn motorists not to let Pokémon craze drive them crazy
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) State Patrol warns motorists not to let the Pokémon craze drive them crazy.Officials with the Wisconsin State Patrol are reporting drivers distracted by the popular new gaming app.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) State Patrol warns motorists not to let the Pokémon craze drive them crazy.Officials with the Wisconsin State Patrol are reporting drivers distracted by the popular new gaming app.
Drivers take note: More changes are coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the construction changes happened on I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.Zoo Interchange:Friday, July 29:Overnight Full Closure of I-94 East at Moorland for bridge repairSaturday, July 30:I-94 East exit to WIS 100 reopens by 6amOvernight lane closures on I-41/894 North to complete a traffic switch to move traffic onto the newly constructed pavement between National and GreenfieldMotorists should note that traffic will shift to the right then to the left Motorists are advised to slow down and stay alert to the change in traffic patternI-41/894 North exit to Greenfield Avenue opens by early Sunday morningState Fair access tips:
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the construction changes happened on I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.Zoo Interchange:Friday, July 29:Overnight Full Closure of I-94 East at Moorland for bridge repairSaturday, July 30:I-94 East exit to WIS 100 reopens by 6amOvernight lane closures on I-41/894 North to complete a traffic switch to move traffic onto the newly constructed pavement between National and GreenfieldMotorists should note that traffic will shift to the right then to the left Motorists are advised to slow down and stay alert to the change in traffic patternI-41/894 North exit to Greenfield Avenue opens by early Sunday morningState Fair access tips:
County Board moves forward with new airport pickup fees for Uber, Lyft, cabs
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board on Thursday, July 28th moved forward with new airport pickup fees for taxicabs and ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft.Beginning September 1st, each Uber and Lyft driver will be required to pay a $125 annual permitting fee.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board on Thursday, July 28th moved forward with new airport pickup fees for taxicabs and ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft.Beginning September 1st, each Uber and Lyft driver will be required to pay a $125 annual permitting fee.
Pavement buckled: Lanes have reopened on northbound US 41/45 near Good Hope Rd.
MILWAUKEE -- The two right lanes of northbound US 41/45 -- were shut down for hours near Good Hope Road Wednesday, July 27th due to buckling in the pavement.According to Greg Heisel, highway maintenance manager for Milwaukee County, around 11:30 a.m., the Highway Department was made aware of the buckling.Upon arrival, crews found the whole 10' long by 12' wide slab of concrete was buckled and had to begin the process of using saws to cut out the concrete.Around 1:30 p.m., they removed the last of the concrete and were working to fill the space with eight to 10 tons of hot asphalt.During the concrete removal process and pouring of the asphalt, lanes two and three were closed.Once the asphalt was in place, lane two reopened.Lane three remains closed so the asphalt can cool and set.The lanes reopened shortly before 5 p.m.This is the first instance of road buckling in Milwaukee County this year.
MILWAUKEE -- The two right lanes of northbound US 41/45 -- were shut down for hours near Good Hope Road Wednesday, July 27th due to buckling in the pavement.According to Greg Heisel, highway maintenance manager for Milwaukee County, around 11:30 a.m., the Highway Department was made aware of the buckling.Upon arrival, crews found the whole 10' long by 12' wide slab of concrete was buckled and had to begin the process of using saws to cut out the concrete.Around 1:30 p.m., they removed the last of the concrete and were working to fill the space with eight to 10 tons of hot asphalt.During the concrete removal process and pouring of the asphalt, lanes two and three were closed.Once the asphalt was in place, lane two reopened.Lane three remains closed so the asphalt can cool and set.The lanes reopened shortly before 5 p.m.This is the first instance of road buckling in Milwaukee County this year.
Milwaukee Business Journal: New international terminal at Mitchell could cost up to $122M
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports on Wednesday, July 27th that Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele’s plans to reshape Mitchell International Airport’s terminal could cost airport users up to $122 million.Converting the space now used by Concourse E into a new international terminal could cost $22.6 million to $69.3 million, while consolidating all of Mitchell’s security checkpoints into a single location could cost $41.7 million to $52.3 million, according to a pair of studies commissioned by airport officials and obtained by the Milwaukee Business Journal through an open records request.CLICK HERE to read much more on this story from the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports on Wednesday, July 27th that Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele’s plans to reshape Mitchell International Airport’s terminal could cost airport users up to $122 million.Converting the space now used by Concourse E into a new international terminal could cost $22.6 million to $69.3 million, while consolidating all of Mitchell’s security checkpoints into a single location could cost $41.7 million to $52.3 million, according to a pair of studies commissioned by airport officials and obtained by the Milwaukee Business Journal through an open records request.CLICK HERE to read much more on this story from the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Fire department training held at Mitchell International Airport Tuesday
MILWAUKEE -- If you noticed a black plume of smoke rising near Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday morning, July 26th -- it was just emergency crews in training.Around 9:30 a.m., the fire department at the airport began conducting training which included a simulated fire emergency.
MILWAUKEE -- If you noticed a black plume of smoke rising near Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday morning, July 26th -- it was just emergency crews in training.Around 9:30 a.m., the fire department at the airport began conducting training which included a simulated fire emergency.
Traffic Alert: Details on upcoming construction, tips for handling buckling roads
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MCTS officials: Stay cool on a county bus when the heat is on
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System want to remind riders they will always have a cool place to go when the heat is on -- any MCTS bus.Officials say all buses have air conditioning that keep passengers at a comfortable 72 degrees.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System want to remind riders they will always have a cool place to go when the heat is on -- any MCTS bus.Officials say all buses have air conditioning that keep passengers at a comfortable 72 degrees.
"System outage:" Hundreds of Southwest flights delayed after ground stop due to technical issues
DALLAS, Texas -- Hundreds of Southwest flights were delayed Wednesday after the airline was hit with technical issues.The trouble started when a "system outage" led to a nationwide ground stop for all Southwest flights that lasted for just over an hour.The company said in a statement that an early-afternoon outage impacted "multiple technology systems." After the ground stop was lifted, flights were left flights backlogged."We expect to continue our move toward a normal operation, but believe it will take time," Southwest said in a statement.
DALLAS, Texas -- Hundreds of Southwest flights were delayed Wednesday after the airline was hit with technical issues.The trouble started when a "system outage" led to a nationwide ground stop for all Southwest flights that lasted for just over an hour.The company said in a statement that an early-afternoon outage impacted "multiple technology systems." After the ground stop was lifted, flights were left flights backlogged."We expect to continue our move toward a normal operation, but believe it will take time," Southwest said in a statement.
WisDOT: Hot weather this week increases chances for pavement buckling
MILWAUKEE -- With substantially hot and humid weather conditions on the way, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists of the potential for pavement buckling.According to a press release from the DOT, hot temperatures cause pavement to expand, and where there are expansion joints, the slabs of pavement push against each other.
MILWAUKEE -- With substantially hot and humid weather conditions on the way, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists of the potential for pavement buckling.According to a press release from the DOT, hot temperatures cause pavement to expand, and where there are expansion joints, the slabs of pavement push against each other.
"I'm not me anymore:" Bus driver, witness to officer-involved shooting says it left her traumatized
BROWN DEER -- For the first time, we are hearing from the bus driver who had a front-row seat to an officer-involved shooting.
BROWN DEER -- For the first time, we are hearing from the bus driver who had a front-row seat to an officer-involved shooting.
Mitchell Airport's Concourse E to become state-of-the-art international terminal
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport Concourse E will soon become a state-of-the-art international terminal.A construction timeline has not yet been established for this transition.
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport Concourse E will soon become a state-of-the-art international terminal.A construction timeline has not yet been established for this transition.
Attention drivers: More changes are coming to I-94, Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Drivers take note: More changes coming to I-94 & Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Most highway projects to be put on hold for Fourth of July holiday travel
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to talk about everything that's going to impact your commute.Zoo Interchange:A reminder that all work on the freeways will halt at noon (Friday 7/1) for the holiday weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to talk about everything that's going to impact your commute.Zoo Interchange:A reminder that all work on the freeways will halt at noon (Friday 7/1) for the holiday weekend.
"Terrible:" Increased patrols after rocks thrown at officers during large disturbance at Sherman Park
MILWAUKEE -- There was chaos in Sherman Park near 39th and Burleigh Wednesday night, June 29th -- and officers and deputies in riot gear were called out to disperse a group of teenagers/young adults breaking windows and throwing rocks at officers.Thankfully, no one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- There was chaos in Sherman Park near 39th and Burleigh Wednesday night, June 29th -- and officers and deputies in riot gear were called out to disperse a group of teenagers/young adults breaking windows and throwing rocks at officers.Thankfully, no one was hurt.
"They're checking in:" Milwaukee County Park and Ride lots add extra security during Summerfest
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provided at least 32,000 rides to Summerfest on Wednesday, June 29th.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provided at least 32,000 rides to Summerfest on Wednesday, June 29th.
Keep your vehicle clean: During Summerfest, Park and Ride lots become targets for thieves
MILWAUKEE -- No one likes to walk up to their vehicle and see that the window has been busted out and personal belongings have been stolen -- but it has happened in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- No one likes to walk up to their vehicle and see that the window has been busted out and personal belongings have been stolen -- but it has happened in Milwaukee.