Semi Jackknifes on Mitchell Interchange, Spilling 48,000 Pounds of Stone

MILWAUKEE -- It's just the kind of news you don't need to hear on a busy traffic Friday.

A semi-trailer jackknifed on the Mitchell Interchange Friday, spilling 48,000 pounds on the roadway, causing traffic backups and road closures that have plagued the Milwaukee-area freeway system for miles.

According to Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the Jackknifed semi and concrete debris caused the closure of all lanes from the north to the west in the Mitchell Interchange, along with the southbound Layton off-ramp.

After hours of work, crews have managed to open one lane of traffic. It should also be noted that 5 lanes are funneled to the one open lane, so backups remain extensive.

Deputies also putting down oil dry. Ray’s Heavy Tow working on removing the jackknifed semi and the spilled load.

Median wall still needs to be righted/repaired.

image credit: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Traffic Cameras