Construction season: Wisconsin drivers should be ready to rumble when entering work zones
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is implementing use of temporary portable rumble strips on a dozen state highway improvement projects scheduled for this construction season.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is implementing use of temporary portable rumble strips on a dozen state highway improvement projects scheduled for this construction season.
Drivers take note: I-41/894 north ramps to close temporarily starting Thursday
MILWAUKEE -- As part of the Zoo Interchange project, an auxiliary lane is being built on I-41/894 North between Oklahoma Avenue and National Avenue (see map below).As part of this work, the following entrance and exit ramp closures will take place on March 10 and will remain closed for approximately one month:Oklahoma Avenue entrance ramp to I-41/894 NorthAlternate Routes:
MILWAUKEE -- As part of the Zoo Interchange project, an auxiliary lane is being built on I-41/894 North between Oklahoma Avenue and National Avenue (see map below).As part of this work, the following entrance and exit ramp closures will take place on March 10 and will remain closed for approximately one month:Oklahoma Avenue entrance ramp to I-41/894 NorthAlternate Routes:
DOT to conduct repair work on section of Locust Street Bridge over I-43 Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be conducting repair work to a section of the Locust St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be conducting repair work to a section of the Locust St.
New data: Freeway congestion is costing Wisconsin motorists time and money
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) released new data on Tuesday, March 8th showing that 9 of 20 Milwaukee area freeway segments are so congested that motorists must allow more than twice as much time to consistently complete their trips during peak travel times as they would under uncongested conditions, and 2 of those are so congested that motorists must allow more than three times as much time to consistently complete their trips during peak travel times as they would under uncongested conditions.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) released new data on Tuesday, March 8th showing that 9 of 20 Milwaukee area freeway segments are so congested that motorists must allow more than twice as much time to consistently complete their trips during peak travel times as they would under uncongested conditions, and 2 of those are so congested that motorists must allow more than three times as much time to consistently complete their trips during peak travel times as they would under uncongested conditions.
Drivers take note: WIS 38 reconstruction in Racine to begin March 14th
RACINE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin a reconstruction project on WIS 38 (Northwestern Ave.) from Golf Ave.
RACINE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin a reconstruction project on WIS 38 (Northwestern Ave.) from Golf Ave.
Soaring in January: Mitchell International Airport sees passenger traffic grow
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Monday, March 7th that passenger traffic grew by 6.12% in January 2016 when compared to the previous year.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Monday, March 7th that passenger traffic grew by 6.12% in January 2016 when compared to the previous year.
WisDOT: Traffic deaths in 2016 are up about 32% compared with last year
MILWAUKEE -- Last month 47 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes, which was 22 more than February 2015 and 21 more than the five-year average for the month of February, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).So far this year, 79 people have been killed in crashes including seven pedestrians and one bicyclist.
MILWAUKEE -- Last month 47 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes, which was 22 more than February 2015 and 21 more than the five-year average for the month of February, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).So far this year, 79 people have been killed in crashes including seven pedestrians and one bicyclist.
Drivers take note: More closures happening in Zoo Interchange next week
MILWAUKEE -- A lot of closures are happening in the Zoo Interchange next week.
MILWAUKEE -- A lot of closures are happening in the Zoo Interchange next week.
All clear: Wreck on eastbound I-94 cleared at Wis 67
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation now says the all clear has been issued for eastbound I-94 at WIS 67.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation now says the all clear has been issued for eastbound I-94 at WIS 67.
Drivers take note: I-94 bridge rehabilitation project in Waukesha Co. to begin March 7th
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin a rehabilitation project of 14 bridges on I-94 from County P to County F, in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin a rehabilitation project of 14 bridges on I-94 from County P to County F, in Waukesha County.
Sheriff's Office: No one reported losing mattress that was struck by driver on I-94
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released video showing the aftermath of a crash involving a mattress on I-94.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released video showing the aftermath of a crash involving a mattress on I-94.
No more paper bus passes for MCTS; you must have an M•CARD to ride: "An easier way to go"
MILWAUKEE -- Big changes for bus riders in Milwaukee County kicked in on Monday, February 29th.
MILWAUKEE -- Big changes for bus riders in Milwaukee County kicked in on Monday, February 29th.
Going paperless: Starting Monday, February 29th, you'll need an M•CARD to ride the bus
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) printed its last set of weekly paper bus passes on January 26th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) printed its last set of weekly paper bus passes on January 26th.
Driver collides with mattress on side of I-94; her father says she's lucky to be alive
MILWAUKEE -- A driver collided with a mattress left along I-94 on Saturday night, February 27th and what happened next you have to see to believe.
MILWAUKEE -- A driver collided with a mattress left along I-94 on Saturday night, February 27th and what happened next you have to see to believe.
Drivers take note: More changes are coming to the Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Changes are coming to the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Changes are coming to the Zoo Interchange.
Three in custody, accused of fleeing traffic stop, striking squad near Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say three people were arrested -- accused of fleeing a traffic stop and striking a squad car on Thursday morning, February 25th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say three people were arrested -- accused of fleeing a traffic stop and striking a squad car on Thursday morning, February 25th.
Vehicle drops debris on I-94 near County Highway E, leading to flat tires
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The left lane of I-94 eastbound at County Highway E in Kenosha was closed on Thursday evening, January 25th after a vehicle dropped some sort of metallic debris on the eastbound lanes around 7:45 p.m.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say "several" vehicles were damaged.Traffic was backed up on I-94 after some vehicles suffered punctured tires.No crashes have been reported.Tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to assist with getting the vehicles with flat tires off the roadway.Two lanes were shut down on I-94 eastbound at one point -- but one lane was reopened.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The left lane of I-94 eastbound at County Highway E in Kenosha was closed on Thursday evening, January 25th after a vehicle dropped some sort of metallic debris on the eastbound lanes around 7:45 p.m.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say "several" vehicles were damaged.Traffic was backed up on I-94 after some vehicles suffered punctured tires.No crashes have been reported.Tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to assist with getting the vehicles with flat tires off the roadway.Two lanes were shut down on I-94 eastbound at one point -- but one lane was reopened.
Drivers take note: I-94 East exit ramp to 84th St. to close soon
MILWAUKEE -- As part of the Zoo Interchange project, the I-94 East exit ramp to 84th Street will close on Tuesday, March 1st.84th Street, between Schlinger Avenue and Dana Court, will be reduced to lane in each direction.
MILWAUKEE -- As part of the Zoo Interchange project, the I-94 East exit ramp to 84th Street will close on Tuesday, March 1st.84th Street, between Schlinger Avenue and Dana Court, will be reduced to lane in each direction.
Midwest snow storm: Most flights from Milwaukee to Chicago canceled
MILWAUKEE -- A winter storm passing to the south and east of Wisconsin Wednesday, February 24th created headaches for air travelers -- especially those with connections in Chicago.A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport said the majority of flights from Milwaukee to Chicago were cancelled because of the storm.
MILWAUKEE -- A winter storm passing to the south and east of Wisconsin Wednesday, February 24th created headaches for air travelers -- especially those with connections in Chicago.A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport said the majority of flights from Milwaukee to Chicago were cancelled because of the storm.
Wisconsin DOT report finds noncompliance with ignition interlock devices
MADISON — Wisconsin judges have ordered tens of thousands of ignition interlock devices installed on the vehicles of convicted drunken drivers over the past several years.But state Department of Transportation figures show that just over half of the defendants involved have had the devices installed in their vehicles.
MADISON — Wisconsin judges have ordered tens of thousands of ignition interlock devices installed on the vehicles of convicted drunken drivers over the past several years.But state Department of Transportation figures show that just over half of the defendants involved have had the devices installed in their vehicles.