Extreme backups: Wreck shuts down lane on SB I-43/94 at Mitchell St.

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is indicating the right southbound lane on I-43/94 at Mitchell St. is now open after a crash, but significant delays persist.

As of 4:00 p.m., there were severe backups in excess of 5.5 miles being observed from Atkinson Ave to Mitchell St.

Motorists are advised to use an alternate route to avoid the delays.

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