Wisconsin driver removes ‘road closed’ barrier; stuck in fresh concrete
WI driver removes ‘road closed’ barrier; stuck in fresh concrete
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists to never ignore or move "Road Closed" barriers. The warning comes after a motorist in Milwaukee County got their vehicle stuck in fresh concrete on the National Avenue on-ramp along I-894 on Tuesday, May 12. WisDOT released this highway camera video of the incident.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists to never ignore or move "Road Closed" barriers.
Stuck on the on-ramp
What we know:
The warning comes after a motorist in Milwaukee County got their vehicle stuck in fresh concrete on the National Avenue on-ramp along I-894 on Tuesday, May 12. WisDOT released highway camera video of the incident.
Pickup truck in fresh cement at National Avenue on-ramp along I-894 (May 12)
According to WisDOT, the motorist removed a "road closed" barrier, and proceeded to drive onto the freshly-poured roadway.
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Pickup truck in fresh cement at National Avenue on-ramp along I-894 (May 12)
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What they're saying:
"Crews place barricades and signs for your safety and theirs. Please – never remove or ignore "road closed" or any other types of barriers…or this might happen to you," said the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in a Facebook post.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.