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Northbound lane of Highway 175 reopens in Milwaukee after semi hits overpass

A semi-truck struck an overpass bridge on Tuesday, closing a northbound lane on Highway 175 near American Family Field.

By: Madison Goldbeck

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MILWAUKEE — A semi-truck struck an overpass bridge on Tuesday, closing a northbound lane on Highway 175 near American Family Field.

The lane reopened around 9 p.m.

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), a semi-trailer truck struck the Interstate 94 eastbound overpass around 1:40 p.m.

A semi-truck struck an overpass bridge on Tuesday, closing the northbound lanes of Highway 175 near American Family Field indefinitely.

MCSO says the closure of lane two beneath the overpass bridge will be long-term due to an assessment of damage and as the semi-trailer is removed.

UPDATE: The closure of n/b I-175 lane two beneath the e/b I-94 overpass/bridge will be long-term as assessment of damage to the overpass continues and the damaged semi-trailer is removed. pic.twitter.com/LlB5aZ49hC
— Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (@MilwCoSheriff) September 27, 2022