Harry
04-19-2010, 10:51 AM
A bridge is up and running on Northbound U.S. 45 within Milwaukee’s Zoo Interchange. The state is rebuilding the main bridge over the next couple of years, so this is a temporary solution.
The replacement bridge operates under a weight limit, and according to the state one in six truckers is in violation of the limit. Violations can carry a hefty fine. The average fine has been $1,700.
Here are the posted weight restrictions for the Zoo Interchange:
60,000 pounds from Northbound Interstate 894/U.S. 45 to Northbound U.S. 45
70,000 pounds from Southbound U.S. 45 to Eastbound I-94
80,000 pounds from Northbound I-894/U.S. 45 to Westbound I-94
You can also check out this detour map (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/news/docs/zoointwgtrestrictions081809.pdf) to give you a better idea of the weight limits for the interchange.
The replacement bridge operates under a weight limit, and according to the state one in six truckers is in violation of the limit. Violations can carry a hefty fine. The average fine has been $1,700.
Here are the posted weight restrictions for the Zoo Interchange:
60,000 pounds from Northbound Interstate 894/U.S. 45 to Northbound U.S. 45
70,000 pounds from Southbound U.S. 45 to Eastbound I-94
80,000 pounds from Northbound I-894/U.S. 45 to Westbound I-94
You can also check out this detour map (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/news/docs/zoointwgtrestrictions081809.pdf) to give you a better idea of the weight limits for the interchange.