Friday, May 24, 2013
While the DOT is suspending work for the Memorial Day weekend, there are a number of construction areas that could muck up your travel plans if you don't slow down.
As many travelers head out of town for the three-day Memorial Day weekend, there’s still plenty of construction that might add frustration to your travel plans. So slow down and drive safely. If you don’t, there might be a hefty fine or a car crash in your future. More than 400 law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin will be out in force during the holiday weekend to crackdown on unbuckled drivers and passengers as part of the "Click It or Ticket" mobilization, which runs until June 2, according to the DOT. Highway construction in most work zones will be suspended at noon today and won’t resume until 6 a.m. Tuesday. "While most lanes through work zones will be open to handle the heavy holiday traffic, drivers may still encounter …
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Statewide traffic deaths see lowest September figure since WWII; Waukesha County averages 24 deaths per year and has 10 through Oct. 2.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
September ended with 46 traffic deaths statewide, the lowest figure for September since WWII, state transportation officials said. In Waukesha County, there have been 10 traffic deaths so far in 2011. Waukesha County averaged 24 deaths a year from 2006 to 2010, according to state Department of Transportation figures. Statewide, there were 409 traffic fatalities through Sept. 30, including 70 motorcycle drivers, seven motorcycle passengers, 36 pedestrians and 10 bicyclists, the DOT reported. That 409 figure is 17 fewer than the same time period in 2010. The deadliest September on record was 1973 with 116 traffic deaths. “Although fewer people lost their lives on our roads than any other month of September in more than half a century, there…
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The 'digital chevron' system installed will be a first in the state.
Commuters, take note: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will implement a new technology in the Marquette Interchange from the I-94 eastbound ramp to northbound I-43 in starting July 12. The installation will close the right lane on I-94 eastbound between the 13th Street exit and the connector ramp to I-43 northbound from July 12-15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. While travel times may be longer, John Oimoen, manager with WisDOT, said the operation will ultimately improve operations and safety on our transportation network.” He also said “a new dynamic chevron system is a cost-effective way to help motorists stay alert and monitor their speeds in this area.” This system is the first of its kind in Wisconsin and WisDOT said benefits…
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Statewide traffic deaths see second-lowest June figure since WWII; Waukesha County averages 24 deaths per year and has four through June 30.
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- Lisa Sink
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
June ended with 52 traffic deaths statewide, the second-lowest figure for June since WWII, state transportation officials said. In Waukesha County, there have been four traffic deaths so far in 2011. Waukesha County averaged 24 deaths a year from 2006 to 2010, according to state Department of Transportation figures. Statewide, there were 233 traffic fatalities through June 30, including 29 motorcycle drivers, three motorcycle passengers, and 22 pedestrians, the DOT reported. That 233 figure is 18 fewer than the same time period in 2010. Randy Romanski of the state Bureau of Transportation Safety said, "A major reason for the reduction in traffic deaths so far this year is a significant decline in motorcycle crash fatalities." By the end …
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