Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Five major freeway entrance ramps will close overnight Tuesday for a scheduled bridge demolition, affecting late-night commuters across Milwaukee County.
According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the closures are scheduled from 11 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24–25, in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
The full ramp closures include:
- General Mitchell Blvd entrance ramp to I-94 East
- 35th Street entrance ramp to I-94 East
- Jackson Street entrance ramp to I-794 West
- Clybourn Street entrance ramp to I-794 West
- Tory Hill Street entrance ramp to I-94 West
Authorities said the closures are required for the demolition of the 27th Street Bridge. Drivers are urged to review alternate routes and plan ahead for potential delays.
The sheriff’s office stated that additional closure updates will be shared as they become imminent.
The overnight shutdowns may especially impact third-shift workers, airport travelers and late-night delivery drivers using I-94 and I-794 corridors.
Motorists can find project updates at projects.511wi.gov.
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