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DOT closes major Interstates

June 13, 2008 By WRN Contributor

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and State Patrol have closed I-39 northbound, I-90/94 westbound at US 151 (Exit 135 – Madison) due to rising water at I-90/94 westbound at the Baraboo River (WIS 33).

The following interstates remain closed as of 6:00 Friday morning:

I-90/94 eastbound at WIS 82 in Juneau County

I-39 southbound at WIS 82 in Marquette Coun ty

I-94 westbound at the Crawfish River bridge west of Johnson Creek

Motorists traveling between the Twin Cities and Chicago should use I-94 to WIS 29 to I-43 to I-94. Motorists wanting to travel to the Northwoods from Chicago should use I-94 to I-43 to WIS 29 to I-39.

Motorists are strongly advised to not travel in the south central part of Wisconsin due to many flooded state and local highways.

Emergency information for the public is also available on the State Emergency Operations Center Message Service at 608-242-3059. This line will be updated every two hours or as necessary. 

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