Oak Creek overturned semitruck, Ryan Road blocked for several hours
OAK CREEK, Wis. - UPDATE: The scene was cleared by 3 p.m. and traffic is flowing normally.
An overturned semitruck in Oak Creek blocked part of a major roadway for several hours on Friday, May 3.
The accident happened just before noon on westbound Ryan Road (State Highway 100 North) just west of the I-94 exit and entry ramps.
Oak Creek police asked people to re-route around Ryan Road between I-94 and 27th Street. The southbound off-ramp from I-41/I-94 is also closed.
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We are workign on an overturned Semi-Truck, in the 1700Block of W Ryan Rd. Please use an alternate route until this can be resolved. Please reroute around Ryan Rd between I94 and 27th st.
Thank-you! pic.twitter.com/8ZWgHkiC9e— Oak Creek Police (@OakCreekPolice) May 3, 2024
Oak Creek police initially said it would take several hours before the scene is cleared, because the semi-truck needed to be completely unloaded first. Police said it may be until 6 p.m. or later before the semi is removed.
