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May 24, 2013
If your Memorial Day weekend plans involve travelling the highways, expect plenty of company. Peak travel periods are expected to occur today (5/24) between noon and 8 p.m., and during the same time period on Monday (5/27). The Wisconsin State Patrol will be busy enforcing traffic laws and assisting stranded motorists. Motorists are urged to buckle-up, be patient, limit distractions and be especially careful in construction zones. State and local law enforcement agencies will be patrolling for longer hours and in greater numbers looking for unbelted motorists as part of the statewide “Click it or Ticket” safety campaign that continues through June 2.

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As another summer travel season officially gets underway, the Wisconsin DOT is announcing a "Summer of Safety" initiative aimed at preventing traffic-related injuries and deaths. Educational campaigns focus on drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding and buckling up — along with motorcycle and work zone safety. Enforcement is also a key component. The Wisconsin State Patrol and statewide law enforcement agencies are doing their part to reduce the number of preventable traffic deaths to "Zero in Wisconsin." Drunk driving is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in Wisconsin each year, followed by speeding.Audio

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Most highway construction work across Wisconsin is being put on hold during the three-day Memorial Day weekend. But travelers may still encounter work zones and possible delays especially during peak travel periods. Major highway projects that may impact your travel include: the Marquette Interchange, I-94 North-South and I-43 in Milwaukee County; US 41 in northeast Wisconsin and the Leo Frigo Bridge in Brown County; along I-94 between Osseo and Hudson in northwest Wisconsin; and along I-39/US 51 in Marathon County. Before your trip, find out the latest about any lane closures or incidents by using the 511 Travel Information System. Last year, eight people lost their lives in Wisconsin traffic crashes over the Memorial Day weekend. Audio

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A reminder that anyone wanting to visit a DMV customer service center should do it today (5/24) or plan to wait until next Tuesday (5/28). All DMV customer service centers throughout the state will be closed Memorial Day. With the exception of renewing a driver license, many DMV transactions can be done online at "wisconsindmv.gov."

For more information, contact:
Rob Miller, WisDOT Office of Public Affairs
(608) 266-2405, robert.miller@dot.wi.gov

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