Though work due to flooding is still ongoing, U.S. Highway 2 in Ashland and Iron counties is now open.
Work is still in progress on U.S. Highway 2 at Kakagon River in Ashland County and is anticipated to be completed July 22, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The remainder of Highway 2 is open to car and light truck traffic detoured onto a local route via River Road, Old U.S. 2 and Kakagon Road. Semi-truck traffic should follow the posted truck detour via U.S. 51, WIS. 77, WIS. 13, U.S. 63 and U.S. 53.
The WisDOT continues to assess roadways for damage and detour routes as necessary. Though many routes have been reopened, use caution when traveling in impacted areas. If you see standing water, turnaround rather than trying to drive through it.
In Ashland County:
- U.S. 2 is closed east of Odanah at Kakagon River. Use local route via River Road, Old U.S. 2 and Kakagon Road.
- U.S. 2 is now open at Denomie Creek near Bad River in Odanah.
- WIS. 13 corridor is closed between Mellen and WIS. 112. Use WIS. 77, U.S. 63, U.S. 53 and U.S. 2 as alternative route
In Bayfield County:
- U.S. 63 is closed at Twentymile Creek near Grand View, north of Drummond. Traffic detoured via County Highway N and County Highway A.
- U.S. 63 is closed near Bibon Swamp between Grand View and Mason.
In Burnett County, WIS. 35 is closed in Riverside at South Markville Road. Traffic detoured via WIS. 77 and U.S. 53.
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In Iron County:
- WIS. 122 closed north of U.S. 2 to Michigan State Line. No official detour posted.
- WIS. 169 is closed between WIS. 13 and U.S. 2. No official detour posted.
For more information, visit www.511wi.gov .
