Motorists Be Alert During 4th of July Holiday
Saturday, June 29th, 2013 -- 11:21 AM
-Although construction on most major highway projects in Wisconsin will be suspended during the Fourth of July holiday, motorists might still encounter narrow lanes and lane shifts, which require reduced speeds in work zones, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.With a Thursday holiday and many people on vacation through the weekend, traffic may be more spread out. However, peak travel times are expected to be between approximately noon and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, Thursday, July 4, and Sunday, July 7.
Last year, three people were killed in traffic crashes in Wisconsin during the Fourth of July holiday period, from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, to midnight on Wednesday, July 4.
With increased traffic during the holiday period, the State Patrol and other Wisconsin law enforcement agencies will be out in force to help save lives and prevent injuries from traffic crashes.
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