Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Press Release

I-794 off-ramp to Jackson/Van Buren/Clybourn to see evening closures

The closures are necessary for utility work related to private development in downtown Milwaukee.

By - Feb 24th, 2017 11:09 am
Road Closed. Photo by Dave Reid.

Road Closed. Photo by Dave Reid.

On Friday, February 24, the second of two weekend overnight closures will begin on the Jackson/Van Buren/Clybourn exit ramp from eastbound I-794. The closures are necessary for utility work related to private development in downtown Milwaukee.

The two-night closures are scheduled for:

  • Friday, February 24 to Saturday, February 25 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Saturday, February 25 to Sunday, February 26 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The ramp will be open during daytime hours.

Eastbound I-794 traffic could use the adjacent off-ramp at the Lakefront exit to Lincoln Memorial Drive. Detour signage will be in place.

As always, use 511wi.gov for up to date information and travel times.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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