Portage, WI – Drivers in Columbia County are being warned to expect delays this afternoon as a train breakdown has forced a road closure in Portage.
According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, a disabled train is blocking the railroad crossing on Wauona Trail in the City of Portage. The train is undergoing repairs beginning at approximately 3:30 p.m., and the roadway will remain blocked for several hours while crews work.
Officials noted that the closure may significantly impact local traffic, particularly for residents traveling through Portage or attempting to cross between neighborhoods divided by the railroad tracks. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow extra time for travel this evening.
As of now, no specific reopening time has been provided, but the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center continues to monitor the situation. Updates will be issued if conditions change or if the repairs are completed earlier than expected.
Residents who regularly use Wauona Trail are asked to plan ahead and avoid the blocked crossing until authorities confirm it has reopened.
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