UNDATED (WSAU) — If you’re one of the lucky people traveling to Indianapolis to watch the Badgers play Kentucky, you need to have your own game plan for traveling. That’s according to Department of Transportation Digital Media Manager Brock Bergey, who says the highways will be busy starting today for both Easter travel and people going to watch the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is working with the Illinois and Indiana Departments of Transportation to remind traveling Badger fans to plan ahead and be prepared for possible traffic delays or backups in work zones. Bergey says there will be some Interstate lane restrictions in place, and there are work zones in all three states between here and Indianapolis.
Bergey says drivers should pay attention to road signs and electronic message boards with important travel information. He says you can also find travel information on the Internet that you can look up before leaving, or have your passengers view as your travel.
Wisconsin has it’s 5-1-1 call system and the 511WI.gov website ready to provide highway information.
Bergey says whatever state you are in, be in a state of alertness. He says drivers should avoid distractions, slow down in work zones, and move over or slow down for emergency and maintenance vehicles.
Online resources for travel information:
Wisconsin: www.511wi.gov @511WIIllinois: www.gettingaroundillinois.com/ @IDOT_IllinoisIllinois Tollway: www.illinoistollway.com/ @I_90_Tollway; @94_294_TollwayIndiana: www.trafficwise.in.gov/ @TrafficWise; or call toll-free, 1-800-261-7623
