WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025, 8:10 P.M.
NIAGARA, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced that U.S. Highway 8 in Marinette County is reopened to motorists.
Officials have cleared the disabled train, and motorists can use the highway again in both directions.
Disabled train causes full closure of U.S. Highway 8 in Marinette County
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025, 6:48 P.M.
NIAGARA, Wis. (WFRV) – A disabled train has led to a full closure of U.S. Highway 8 near its intersection with U.S. Highway 141, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).
The closure began around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, and WisDOT estimates it will take at least two hours to clear the scene. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes until the highway reopens.
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The Marinette County Sheriff’s Office is on-site managing the situation.
This is a developing story. Local 5 News will provide updates as more information becomes available.
