Construction incident: Crane topples in Zoo Interchange, operator not hurt
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A construction crane toppled over in the Zoo Interchange construction site on Wednesday afternoon, April 1st.Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) tell FOX6 News the apparatus that tipped over is a 25-ton crane; it's one of the smallest pieces of equipment on the construction site.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A construction crane toppled over in the Zoo Interchange construction site on Wednesday afternoon, April 1st.Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) tell FOX6 News the apparatus that tipped over is a 25-ton crane; it's one of the smallest pieces of equipment on the construction site.
Drivers take note: More changes coming to the Zoo Interchange project
(WITI) -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with an update on the Zoo Interchange project.Bluemound Road Bridge deck pour completed this week.
(WITI) -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with an update on the Zoo Interchange project.Bluemound Road Bridge deck pour completed this week.
Fallen Marine, Staff Sgt. Kerry Kemp, returns home to Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- A fallen Marine returns to Port Washington for burial.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- A fallen Marine returns to Port Washington for burial.
Drivers take note: Another ramp in Zoo Interchange to shut down for seven days
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- The US 45 southbound to I-94 westbound system ramp in the Zoo Interchange will close for a seven-day period beginning Thursday, March 26th and reopening Thursday, April 2nd.The ramp needs to close to facilitate remaining construction of a temporary roadway that traffic will be shifted to following the closure."We need to make a new connection for this system onto the westbound lanes and (Wednesday night) we start making that change and then the contractor will start making that temporary roadway from the southbound to westbound ramp," Mark Klipstein with the Wisconsin DOT said.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- The US 45 southbound to I-94 westbound system ramp in the Zoo Interchange will close for a seven-day period beginning Thursday, March 26th and reopening Thursday, April 2nd.The ramp needs to close to facilitate remaining construction of a temporary roadway that traffic will be shifted to following the closure."We need to make a new connection for this system onto the westbound lanes and (Wednesday night) we start making that change and then the contractor will start making that temporary roadway from the southbound to westbound ramp," Mark Klipstein with the Wisconsin DOT said.
Attention drivers: Work begins at the end of the week on I-43 in Walworth, Waukesha counties
WALWORTH/WAUKESHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Beginning Friday, March 27th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to recommence work on I-43, from US 12 to WIS 83, in Walworth and Waukesha Counties.A single lane closure on I-43 (southbound) is scheduled to begin Friday.
WALWORTH/WAUKESHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Beginning Friday, March 27th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to recommence work on I-43, from US 12 to WIS 83, in Walworth and Waukesha Counties.A single lane closure on I-43 (southbound) is scheduled to begin Friday.
Reconstruction of Hwy. 83 in Village of Wales set to begin Wednesday
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Beginning Wednesday, March 25th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to recommence work on the reconstruction of WIS 83 from Perkins Road to Glacier Pass, in the Village of Wales.Major earth-moving operations are scheduled to begin the first week of April.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Beginning Wednesday, March 25th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to recommence work on the reconstruction of WIS 83 from Perkins Road to Glacier Pass, in the Village of Wales.Major earth-moving operations are scheduled to begin the first week of April.
Riders take note: MCTS' M•CARD charge goes into effect on April 6th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will begin charging $2 per card on April 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will begin charging $2 per card on April 6th.
Drivers take note: Major road work coming to the Zoo Interchange
(WITI) -- Major road work is coming to the Zoo Interchange Sunday night into next week.
(WITI) -- Major road work is coming to the Zoo Interchange Sunday night into next week.
Mitchell Intl. Airport "the first in the nation" to offer lactation suites for traveling moms
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Mitchell International Airport now offers three lactation suites for nursing moms who choose Milwaukee for their travel needs.“MKE is proud to be the first airport in the nation to purchase Mamava Lactation Suites,” County Executive Chris Abele said. “The suites offer traveling moms the option of a clean, private and pleasant space to pump/nurse before boarding a flight to any of Mitchell Airport’s 38 nonstop destinations.”The Mamava Lactation Suites are freestanding pods that include two bench seats, a power outlet and fold down table for use with a breast pump, soft lighting, a mirror and space for luggage and/or a stroller.“Restrooms aren’t always the best solution for nursing moms, and we’re excited to make flying a little more peaceful for traveling moms who choose Mitchell,” Airport Director Terry Slaybaugh said.“Bravo, General Mitchell International Airport!” Metroparent Magazine editor Liz Paulsen wrote in an early review of the suites. “The pod is more spacious than I had imagined, and there is enough room for luggage or a stroller.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Mitchell International Airport now offers three lactation suites for nursing moms who choose Milwaukee for their travel needs.“MKE is proud to be the first airport in the nation to purchase Mamava Lactation Suites,” County Executive Chris Abele said. “The suites offer traveling moms the option of a clean, private and pleasant space to pump/nurse before boarding a flight to any of Mitchell Airport’s 38 nonstop destinations.”The Mamava Lactation Suites are freestanding pods that include two bench seats, a power outlet and fold down table for use with a breast pump, soft lighting, a mirror and space for luggage and/or a stroller.“Restrooms aren’t always the best solution for nursing moms, and we’re excited to make flying a little more peaceful for traveling moms who choose Mitchell,” Airport Director Terry Slaybaugh said.“Bravo, General Mitchell International Airport!” Metroparent Magazine editor Liz Paulsen wrote in an early review of the suites. “The pod is more spacious than I had imagined, and there is enough room for luggage or a stroller.
OneJet Service between Milwaukee and Indianapolis begins April 6th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- OneJet announced on Wednesday, March 18th new nonstop service between Milwaukee and Indianapolis.Flights will be offered Monday through Thursday, featuring one hour gate-to-gate service, TSA precheck access for eligible customers, expedited boarding, and complimentary on board amenities.Service to Indianapolis begins on April 6th, with tickets now on sale via select corporate and online retailers, including American Express Global Business Travel and Expedia.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- OneJet announced on Wednesday, March 18th new nonstop service between Milwaukee and Indianapolis.Flights will be offered Monday through Thursday, featuring one hour gate-to-gate service, TSA precheck access for eligible customers, expedited boarding, and complimentary on board amenities.Service to Indianapolis begins on April 6th, with tickets now on sale via select corporate and online retailers, including American Express Global Business Travel and Expedia.
Attention drivers: Changes coming to I-94 ramps in Racine County as part of WIS 20 project
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to conduct a traffic switch and begin short-term and long-term closures as part of the WIS 20 Interchange Reconstruction Project.Friday, March 20 (early morning)I-94 East (SB) exit ramp to WIS 20 is scheduled to close long-term and is scheduled to reopen mid-summer.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to conduct a traffic switch and begin short-term and long-term closures as part of the WIS 20 Interchange Reconstruction Project.Friday, March 20 (early morning)I-94 East (SB) exit ramp to WIS 20 is scheduled to close long-term and is scheduled to reopen mid-summer.
Starting Sunday: MCTS expands service in Brown Deer, Oak Creek
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is expanding service across Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is expanding service across Milwaukee County.
American Airlines flight returns to Kennedy Airport safely after bird strike
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a plane has safely returned to Kennedy Airport after a bird strike.WABC (http://7ny.tv/1EmHEdr ) says American Airlines Flight 1320 struck a bird just after 8:45 a.m. Tuesday.The pilot turned back to Kennedy about 10 minutes after takeoff.The plane was heading to St.
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a plane has safely returned to Kennedy Airport after a bird strike.WABC (http://7ny.tv/1EmHEdr ) says American Airlines Flight 1320 struck a bird just after 8:45 a.m. Tuesday.The pilot turned back to Kennedy about 10 minutes after takeoff.The plane was heading to St.
Heads up for drivers: Construction to begin on I-94 at WIS 20 in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is starting work on I-94 at WIS 20 in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is starting work on I-94 at WIS 20 in Racine County.
Wisconsin DOT: "Zipper Merge" on I-94 near 68th Street to flip Wednesday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is going to change the westbound I-94 merge at 68th Street to a right lane drop.The work will take place Wednesday night, March 11th beginning at 10 p.m. and ending prior to the morning rush hour.When work is completed the ‘Zipper Merge’ will be a mirror image of the current merge.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is going to change the westbound I-94 merge at 68th Street to a right lane drop.The work will take place Wednesday night, March 11th beginning at 10 p.m. and ending prior to the morning rush hour.When work is completed the ‘Zipper Merge’ will be a mirror image of the current merge.
Learn rules of the road from your mobile device, WisDOT’s Motorists’ Handbook now in eBook
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announces that drivers now have the additional option to read and study the Motorists’ Handbook as an eBook on their tablet device in English.
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announces that drivers now have the additional option to read and study the Motorists’ Handbook as an eBook on their tablet device in English.
"It went really well:" DOT says so far, so good as two major ramps closed along Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two major ramp closures began to affect drivers along the Zoo Interchange on Monday, March 9th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two major ramp closures began to affect drivers along the Zoo Interchange on Monday, March 9th.
"I would definitely recommend planning ahead:" Big changes come to Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Your daily commute may look a little different come Monday morning, March 9th, and it may stay that way for years to come.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Your daily commute may look a little different come Monday morning, March 9th, and it may stay that way for years to come.
Drivers take note: Long-term Zoo Interchange ramp closures set for Sunday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says drivers who regularly pass through the Zoo Interchange will want to start planning alternative routes because starting on Monday, March 9th, there are some significant ramp closures taking effect.The ramp from northbound I-894/US 45 to westbound I-94 will be closing down.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says drivers who regularly pass through the Zoo Interchange will want to start planning alternative routes because starting on Monday, March 9th, there are some significant ramp closures taking effect.The ramp from northbound I-894/US 45 to westbound I-94 will be closing down.
Major traffic change: Section of I-94 near Zoo Interchange to shut down
(WITI) -- Drivers should be aware of a major traffic change this weekend.
(WITI) -- Drivers should be aware of a major traffic change this weekend.