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MOTORIST ALERT - Due to HEAVY CONGESTION on FRIDAY and SUNDAY afternoons between Eau Claire and Osseo,  motorists are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes.  EB traffic should EXIT at US-53 (#70), WB Traffic should exit at WI-121 (#98) and  follow alternate route signs.

I-94 is an east-west principal arterial through Wisconsin that carries interstate traffic from the borders at Minnesota and Illinois. It serves as a significant connection between the Twin Cities in Minnesota to Chicago and plays a major role in the transportation of goods and services.

Work is underway to make improvements along the 117-mile corridor that include replacing and rehabilitating bridges, improving interchanges, and repairing and resurfacing deteriorating concrete.

We ask for your patience as we make improvements to this critical stretch of interstate in Wisconsin.

For more information regarding this, please check out the West Central Freeway Projects page.

Updated Spring Weight Restrictions Bulletin List:

Effective 8:00 am Friday, May 17th, 2013 Spring weight restriction will be lifted on State Trunkline Highways within the state of Michigan. State trunkline highways typically carry M, I and US designations.

Weight restriction information may be obtained by calling 800-787-8960. For companies located in Canada and New Jersey information may be obtained by calling 517-373-6256.

Spring Weight Restrictions: http://mdotcf.state.mi.us/public/alerts/bulletins.cfm?bulletin=active

Effective 4/29/2013 the three-year three-mile pavement replacement project on IL 47 through Yorkville from IL-71 to US 34 will begin. Traffic will be maintained using staged construction, and work will be performed day and night. Lane width will be reduced throughout the project.
 
Please note that the maximum oversize truck restriction is 9' 4".

Expect lane reductions in the work zone throughout the project.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling near or through work zones.

Pursuant to Section 349.16 (1) (a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northwest Region announced the seasonal posting of weight limits on area state highways.

The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross load for single axle vehicles and 10 tons gross load for tandem axle vehicles (any two axles under 8 feet apart). The maximum gross weight is 24 tons. School buses, trucks hauling milk, garbage, heating fuel and septic materials are exempt from seasonal load limits in accordance with section 349.16 (3) Wisconsin Statutes.

Seasonal weight restrictions are effective as of noon on Friday, March 29, 2013 on the following highways:

• WI-169, Ashland County, WI-13 northeast to the Iron County line
• WI-169, Iron County, Ashland County line northeast to WI-2

Seasonal weight restrictions are placed on specific highways during the spring thaw period. The restrictions are added to routes that have poor foundations, with the goal of preventing pavement damage from legal-weight loads. In the event of unpredicted cold weather, the postings in each county may be delayed as conditions require and will become effective at the discretion of the State Highway Engineer.

For more information, contact: Chris Ouellette, (715) 833-9814, chris.ouellette@dot.wi.gov.

Crews plan to begin work on three bridges along I-39 between Marathon County C and Locker Road. The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Improvements include:

• County C – bridge painting, concrete repair on the existing bridge railing, and repair of the existing slope paving below the bridge.
• WI-34 interchange – bridge deck replacement in stages, bridge painting, repair of the existing slope paving below the bridge, and replacement of the guard rail on the roadway approaches.
• Locker Road – concrete overlay of the bridge deck, bridge painting, repair of the existing slope paving below the bridge, and replacement of the guard rail on the roadway approaches.

During construction, motorists on I-39 can expect to encounter single lane closures and speed reductions. Several nighttime freeway closures will be necessary. During the freeway closures, traffic will be detoured via interchange ramps. Other traffic impacts include:

• Traffic on Marathon County C will temporarily be reduced to one lane using flagging operations.
• WI-34 at the interchange with I-39 will be reduced to one NB lane, with no SB traffic over the bridge. This is scheduled to occur as soon as crews begin work and will continue until late June/early July.
  1. Motorists on NB I-39, who want to go south on WI-34 will be detoured via the WI-153 interchange (Exit 179, Mosinee)
  2. Motorists on Balsam Rd, who want to travel south on WI-34 or south on I-39, will be detoured via the WI-153 interchange (Exit 179, Mosinee)
• Locker Rd will be closed to traffic during the deck overlay and approach work. No formal detour will be posted.

Construction is scheduled for completion by mid-August 2013.

For more information regarding traffic impacts in the North Central Region:

• Follow us on Twitter for regional alerts from the Traffic Incident Alert System and for construction related traffic advisories.
• Call 5-1-1 or visit Wisconsin 511 online.

Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.

For more information, contact:  Kristin McHugh, (715) 421-8380, kristin.mchugh@dot.wi.gov.

The ramp will remain closed until late August 2013, subject to change based on weather conditions and construction status.

During the closure, traffic will be detoured via Business 51 and WI-29. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow more travel time to avoid delays.

Anyone interested in additional details regarding traffic impacts associated with the I-39 SB improvement project can sign up for e-mail updates on the project Web site.

For more information regarding traffic impacts in North Central Wisconsin:

• Follow us on Twitter for regional alerts from the Traffic Incident Alert System and for construction related traffic advisories.
• Call 5-1-1 or visit Wisconsin 511 online.

Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.

For more information, contact:  Kristin McHugh,  (715) 421-8380, kristin.mchugh@dot.wi.gov

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has closed the IN-152 bridge (Nine Span bridge) over the IHB rail yard. The old structure will be demolished and a replacement will be built. The new bridge is expected to open by the end of 2013.

A detour will take NB traffic south on IN-152 (Indianapolis Blvd.), east on I-80/94, north on IN-912 (Cline Ave.), and west on US-20 (Michigan St.). SB traffic will travel east on US-20 (Michigan St.), south on IN-912 (Cline Ave.), west on I-80/94, and north on IN-152 (Indianapolis Blvd.).

For updates on the Nine Span bridge project, in addition to winter weather updates and news from INDOT in Northwest Indiana, like us at Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest and follow us at Twitter.com/INDOTNorthwest.

You can find traffic restriction information at www.trafficwise.IN.gov.  Contact the LaPorte District toll free at 1-855-GO-INDOT

The (IL-106/100) Florence Bridge over the Illinois River at the Scott/Pike County line will be closed until further notice due to safety issues. Traffic is being redirected to the I-72 bridge.

On November 4th, 2010, the Travel Midwest Truckers Report won the ITS Midwest Project of the Year award.  While commercial vehicles provide a significant portion of the traffic on both interstates and arterials in the Travel Midwest area, there was no single location where the unique data needs of the trucking community were addressed. As a result, it was determined that the revised Travelmidwest.com web site should have a section addressing the unique commercial carrier needs. This section is titled the Travel Midwest Truckers Report.

Key Trucker Links

Federal / Regional

• Federal Highway Administration
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• FMCSA SAFER (Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System)
• Mid-West Truckers Association

Illinois

• Illinois Department of Transportation
• Getting Around Illinois
• Illinois DOT Truckers Links
• Illinois DOT Rest Areas
• Illinois Tollway
• Illinois Tollway Construction Projects
• Illinois Tollway Rates
• Illinois Tollway Oasis Information
• Illinois Tollway Truck Travel
• Illinois Commerce Commission - Motor Carrier/Trucking
• Illinois Department of Revenue - Motor Fuel
• Illinois State Police
• Illinois Secretary of State
• Illinois Department of Transportation - Division of Traffic Safety
• Chicago Skyway
• City of Chicago Department of Transportation
• Illinois Trucking Association

Indiana

• Indiana Department of Transportation
• Indiana DOT TrafficWise
• Indiana DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Guidebook
• Indiana Toll Road
• Indiana Department of Revenue
• Indiana State Police
• Indiana Motor Truck Association

Michigan

• Michigan Department of Transportation
• Michigan DOT - Info for Truckers
• Michigan Center for Truck Safety
• Michigan Secretary of State
• Michigan State Police
• Michigan Department of Treasury - IFTA / Motor Carrier FAQ
• Michigan Trucking Association

Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Wisconsin DOT Motor Carriers and Trucking
• Wisconsin State Patrol
• Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association