Authorities say I-94 could stay closed for weeks

Parts of I-94 have been closed since flooding damaged much of southern Wisconsin.

The Associated Press

6/17/2008

MILWAUKEE — Authorities say Interstate 94 — a major thoroughfare from Milwaukee to Madison — could be closed for weeks.

Parts of the highway have been closed since flooding damaged much of southern Wisconsin..

All lanes on Interstate 90-94 north of Madison were open by late Sunday, but I-94 westbound from Milwaukee between Delafield and Lake Mills is still closed.

Sections of I-39 were closed, along with numerous state highways.

Wisconsin Emergency Management’s Steve Olson says the reopening of westbound I-94 was not imminent.

Sharon Schmeling, chairwoman of the Jefferson County Board, says bridges must be inspected once the water recedes enough. She says that could delay the opening of the interstate for at least two weeks.