Memorial Day weekend travelers will find few work zones to slow their travels, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Most projects on the state’s Interstate Highway System will allow at least two lanes in each direction. The Marquette Interchange in downtown Milwaukee has various ramp and lane closures, including the ramp from northbound I-43/I-94 to westbound I-94. Traffic is detoured via local streets. It's recommended that travelers wanting to head west on I-94 from southeast Wisconsin use the I-894 bypass. The only other Interstate with lane restrictions is the I-535 Blatnik Bridge between Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota, with one lane in each direction.
State safety officials remind motorists that they should stay alert, slow down, and allow a safety cushion between vehicles when approaching and driving through work zones. The most frequent crash in a work zone is a rear-ender. Officials note that during the Memorial Day weekend last year, four people were killed in traffic crashes, the fewest on record. On average, Memorial Day weekend crashes claim 11 lives. Law enforcement agencies are hoping to continue the tradition of lower traffic fatalities by participating in the Click It or Ticket mobilization, encouraging motorists to buckle up to protect themselves in the event of a crash.
Work zones motorists may encounter during the Memorial Day weekend include 12.5 miles of Wisconsin 76 in Outagamie County between Wisconsin 54 and U.S. 45. The highway is closed for bridge repairs and replacement. The detour is via Wisconsin 54, U.S. 45 and Wisconsin 76.
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