Officials from the Wisconsin DOT Remind Drivers to be Safe this 4th of July Holiday
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 -- 9:44 AM
-Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are asking July Fourth holiday travelers to buckle up, stay alert, and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors.Peak travel times are expected between noon and 8 p.m. on Wednesday July 3rd and Sunday July 7th. Construction in most highway work zones will stop by noon on Wednesday, July 3rd, and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Monday, July 8th. While workers will open as many highway lanes as possible, motorists still need to be patient, alert and watch their speed. The Wisconsin State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will be keeping an eye on traffic and assisting stranded motorists.
Some important safety tips for travelers include to slow down, eliminate distractions and focus on the road ahead, move over or slow down when approaching emergency responders such as police and fire vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks and highway maintenance vehicles that are stopped along a highway with their warning lights flashing and properly secure trailers and cargo.
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