Traffic & Transit
Crash Shuts Down I-94 At Racine-Milwaukee County Line
The shutdown is estimated to last for several hours, authorities said.
RACINE COUNTY, WI — If your Friday night travel plans include heading down I-94 in the Racine County area, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public that the northbound lanes of the interstate are shut down at 7 Mile Road due to a traffic incident in Milwaukee County.
According to the Wisconsin Department of transportation, back ups are greater than 3 miles in length.
All northbound traffic at that location is be diverted off the interstate onto 7 Mile Road.
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The shutdown is estimated to last for several hours, authorities said.
The crash happened in a work zone that has narrowed lanes, and close concrete barrier walls on either side without a safety shoulder.
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Authorities have not revealed the extent, nature, or severity of the crash. Patch will update this story with new information as it is released to the public.
Alternate routes for traffic east of I-94 is Highway 38, and west of I-94 being US Highway 45.
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