DOT Blames Miscommunication For I-94 Backup

MADISON, Wis. -- State transportation officials said they'll make sure all Interstate 94 lanes are open for the Wisconsin Badgers game Saturday night, unlike last week when late night roadwork caused a huge backup after the game.

The state Department of Transportation blamed a miscommunication for a lane closure around Lake Mills and Johnson Creek. Fans returning to the Milwaukee area from the Ohio State game in Madison spent hours on the interstate in a long traffic jam.

Thomas Worringer said he finally made it home to Wauwatosa at about 2 a.m. after crawling along I-94 at 1 to 4 mph.

DOT spokeswoman Peg Schmitt said both eastbound lanes should have been kept open because of the Badgers game. Schmitt said the same thing won't happen for the Penn State game Saturday night.