MILWAUKEE, WI — A vehicle accident Monday evening blocked three left lanes on Interstate 43 near the Walker’s Point neighborhood in downtown Milwaukee, according to TTWN Milwaukee.
The collision occurred on the northbound lanes (I-94) at West National Avenue, or Wisconsin Highway 59. It was first reported by TTWN shortly after 6:00 p.m.
Evening commuters were told to expect delays impacting traffic back to Mitchell Street.
Accident. three left lanes blocked in #Milwaukee on I-43/94 NB at National Ave/ HWY 59, stop and go traffic back to Mitchell St #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mdJZ
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) December 21, 2021
By 7:00 p.m., nearly an hour later, the three lanes remained blocked, with a backup stretching farther down to Oklahoma Street.
Earlier accident in #Milwaukee on I-43/94 NB at National Ave/ HWY 59, stop and go traffic back to Oklahoma Ave #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mdJZ
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) December 21, 2021
Authorities have not released further information regarding the parties involved or the circumstances behind the event.
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