Temporary Closure of Lincoln Memorial Drive Scheduled for Boat Removal Operation

Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee County Parks, in coordination with the Milwaukee County Highway Department, will temporarily close a portion of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to assist with the removal of an abandoned boat from Lake Michigan.

Both northbound and southbound lanes of Lincoln Memorial Drive will be closed between Lafayette Hill Road and E. Water Tower Road from early morning to later afternoon. Detours will redirect traffic westbound at both intersections. While the operation is expected to conclude earlier, contractors are accounting for additional time out of an abundance of caution.

Please note that the time frame of this closure is subject to change based on weather and wave conditions, which may affect the boat removal process. In addition to the road closure, the Northpoint parking lot will be closed, and Milwaukee County Parks is working with the Milwaukee County Sheriff‘s Office to ensure public safety by restricting access to the extraction site.

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.