Multiple highways in Shawano, Manitowoc, Outagamie and Waupaca counties remain closed in both directions due to flooding. Flood waters can cover roadways quickly and recede quickly. Motorists can check 511wi.gov to see real-time flooding impacts.
The timeline for reopening these roads remains unknown, as river levels are still cresting, and additional rain is forecast through the weekend. Many roadways throughout the region are impacted by these peak river levels and when the rivers recede.
Active closures include:
State Highway 187, Shawano and Outagamie counties: State Highway 187 from state Highway 156 in Shawano County to state Highway 54 in Outagamie County is closed in both directions due to flooding. An alternate route for southbound traffic is to take state Highway 156 to state Highway 47 to state Highway 54. Reverse for northbound.
State Highway 54, Outagamie County: Closed in both directions from Near North Maple Street/state Highway 47 in Black Creek to Hooyman Road/County Road M west of Shiocton due to flooding on roadway. An alternate route for southbound is to take state Highway 47 to County Road S to County Road M. Reverse for northbound.
State Highway 76, Outagamie County: Closed in both direction from East Avenue in Shiocton to Oak Crest Drive in Stephensville due to flooding on roadway. No detour is available with all other county roadways flooded in this area as well. Planned to be closed indefinitely.
State Highway 76, Outagamie County: Closed in both directions from County Road D in Bear Creek to state Highway 54 in Shiocton because of flooding on roadway. No detour is available with all other county roadways flooded in this area as well. Planned to be closed indefinitely.
State Highway 54, Outagamie and Waupaca counties: Closed in both directions from Gorges Road in Northport to Jeanne Street in New London due to flooding on roadway. U.S. Highway 45 north and south of New London is closed for an ongoing construction project.
An alternate route for eastbound traffic is to exit state Highway 54 at state Highway 110/22, north on state Highway 110/22 to County Road BB, east on County Road BB to County Road B, north on County Road B to state Highway 22, east on state Highway 22 to U.S. Highway 45, north on U.S. Highway 45 to state Highway 22, north on state Highway 22 to state Highway 156, east on state Highway 156 to state Highway 47, south on state Highway 47 back to state Highway 54. Reverse for westbound.
State Highway 110, Waupaca County: Closed in both directions south of Manawa from County Road B in Manawa to County Road BB due to flooding on roadway. The alternate route for northbound is to exit state Highway 110 at County Road BB, east on County Road BB to County Road B, north on County Road B back to state Highway 110. Reverse for southbound.
State Highway 147, Manitowoc County: Closed at Church Street in Mishicot due to flooding. A detour route is posted using County Road V, state Highway 42 and County Road VV.
Visit http://511wi.gov for the latest weather and road alerts. Drivers are reminded to have the flooding tab clicked on the 511 map to view all locations of flooding.
Never attempt to cross a water-covered road. Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road.
Do not ignore barricades or road closure signs.
Flash flooding can occur suddenly anywhere in the area.
Always check current road conditions before traveling.
Motorists should plan extra time for travel, use designated alternate routes, and exercise extreme caution in low-lying areas. Conditions may change rapidly.
