Wreck leads to massive traffic backup in Hale Interchange

MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- A wreck involving multiple semi tractor trailers led to a massive traffic backup in the Hale Interchange on Friday evening, September 13th.

The wreck happened shortly after 4 p.m. -- and blocked the ramp from northbound I-43 to westbound I-894.

Dept. of Transportation officials estimated it would take at least two hours to clear the entire wreck.

As of 6:30 p.m., all lanes of traffic were back open.

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