Lake Geneva, WI – Drivers in Lake Geneva and surrounding Walworth County communities are being urged to use extreme caution Wednesday morning after police warned of icy and dangerous road conditions across the area.
According to the City of Lake Geneva Police Department, officers are responding to an increase in crashes and vehicles sliding into ditches as untreated roads remain slick. The warning was issued early Wednesday as commuters began heading out for work and school.
Police say icy patches are making it difficult for vehicles to stop safely, particularly on secondary roads, hills, and shaded areas where ice can linger longer. Conditions are expected to remain hazardous through the morning hours until road crews can fully treat affected areas.
Officials are reminding drivers to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra travel time. Motorists are also being asked to move over and give space to emergency vehicles responding to crashes and disabled cars.
Lake Geneva is located in Walworth County, roughly 50 miles southwest of Milwaukee and near the Illinois-Wisconsin border, making the alert relevant for regional commuters traveling between southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Police emphasized that patience and cautious driving can help reduce crashes and keep first responders and fellow drivers safe during icy conditions.
Drivers are encouraged to check local road conditions before heading out and to postpone non-essential travel if possible until temperatures rise or roads improve.
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