New Road Closures Announced For Republican Convention In Milwaukee

The Republican National Convention will be held from Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18 in Milwaukee, which means upwards of 50,000 guests will be coming into Wisconsin.

That includes journalists from around the world, party delegates from all 50 states, and six U.S. territories, who will officially select Republican president and vice president nominees.

As expected, a gathering of this size, which features prominent political figures, will impact travel in the area. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced its plans for the event.

Ramp & Road Closures Planned Near Downtown Milwaukee

Beginning Sunday, July 14, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is planning to have several closures in place for the large-scale event and drivers in the area need to plan on using alternate routes.

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Planned closures during the event include:

Hoan Bridge (I-794 between Van Buren Street and Carferry Drive)
-Sunday morning, July 14 to Monday morning, July 15
-Eastbound I-794 access to Van Buren Street / St. Paul Avenue remains open

McKinley Avenue / Fond du Lac Avenue Ramps (WIS 145) 
-Closed the week of July 14

​I-794 Eastbound Ramp closed to James Lovell Street
-​​​​Closed the week of July 14

Kilbourn Avenue Tunnels 
-Closed the week of July 14

The Milwaukee Downtown Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) service center will be closed from Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19. However, the DMV online service is open 24/7 at wisconsindmv.gov.

Change Your Approach, Not Your Destination

WisDOT encourages travelers to make 511wi.gov, or the 511 Wisconsin app, a part of their summer travel plans, and not just during large-scale events such as the Republican National Convention.

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They offer real-time traffic data to help motorists navigate closures, get to their destinations safely, save time, and reduce stress.