MILWAUKEE – Flooding prompted main freeway closures Wednesday throughout Milwaukee County on Wednesday night, April 15, with authorities warning drivers to stay off the roads if doable.
Freeway closures
What we all know:
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office stated all southbound lanes of I-43 are closed at Becher due to flooding, with a full northbound closure at Holt anticipated.
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Officials warned that circumstances may worsen and suggested drivers who should journey to plan forward and use warning.
Additional closures at the moment are in place at I-43 and Mitchell, and each instructions close to the Stadium Interchange on Brewers Boulevard.
Campus security
Marquette University police additionally issued a number of alerts warning of harmful circumstances close to campus. Authorities informed individuals not to drive close to fifteenth and Kilbourn due to flooding and urged warning throughout the area.
In a separate alert, Marquette police stated flooding continued round campus and urged individuals to stay inside, keep away from standing water and never drive by way of flooded areas, directing college students to verify e-mail for updates.
Officials warned that circumstances may worsen and suggested drivers who should journey to plan forward.
Report flooding
What you are able to do:
City spokesperson Jeff Fleming stated crews are out throughout the town to deal with road flooding. People can report road flooding places by calling 414-286-CITY.
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School and enterprise closings
When the climate will get somewhat dicey, colleges and companies might shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.
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The Source: The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin Department of Transportation supplied info on this report.
