Be Prepared for Busy Wisconsin Roadways During the Labor Day Weekend
Thursday, August 28th, 2014 -- 11:20 AM
-To minimize disruptions for Labor Day holiday travelers in Wisconsin, most major highway construction projects will be suspended during the three-day weekend.However, motorists may still encounter lane restrictions and traffic delays, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Traffic is expected to be heavy throughout the holiday period which, according to officials, starts today and runs through Monday. Out of the 5 days, peak travel times are likely to occur from noon until 8 p.m. on both Friday, Aug. 29, and Monday, Sept. 1. Drivers should give themselves sufficient time to reach their destination and be patient when encountering traffic congestion.
Last year, 10 people died in 10 traffic crashes in Wisconsin during the Labor Day holiday period. To prevent deaths and injuries, law enforcement officers from nearly 400 agencies throughout the state will be out in force to arrest drunken drivers during the ?Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over? campaign. The national drunken driving crackdown, which started on Aug. 15, will continue through Labor Day.
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