MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Recently, a newly installed wrong-way driver alert system in southeastern Wisconsin alerted a driver to turn around, preventing a possible serious crash.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) posted a video of the incident on Facebook, showing the wrong-way driver going onto the ramp to I-794 in Milwaukee before spotting the new alert system and turning around.
WisDOT officials say that this particular wrong-way alert system is newly installed, and possibly “prevented a serious crash.”
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The system utilizes flashing red LED lights on a Wrong Way sign, making it very visible to drivers.
Our teams continue to work on solutions to reduce wrong-way driving on Wisconsin roads, but we can’t do this alone. Wrong-way driving is preventable. We urge drivers to get on the right side of safety and drive sober, put down the phone, pay attention to the road ahead and not drive recklessly.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
No additional details were provided.
