Milwaukee area flooding; freeway closures, drivers urged to stay off roads

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 attainable.

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 situations might worsen and suggested drivers who should journey to plan forward and use warning.

Additional closures are actually 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 situations close to campus. Authorities advised folks 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 folks to stay inside, keep away from standing water and never drive via flooded areas, directing college students to test electronic mail for updates.

Officials warned that situations might 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 town to handle road flooding. People can report road flooding areas by calling 414-286-CITY.

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