Motorists advised to avoid 'treacherous' Butte des Morts causeway on Interstate 41 in Oshkosh

Larry Gallup, Oshkosh Northwestern
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The Butte des Morts causeway on Interstate 41 in Oshkosh has hazardous driving conditions.
The Butte des Morts causeway on Interstate 41 in Oshkosh has hazardous driving conditions.

OSHKOSH - The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office asked motorists Friday afternoon to avoid driving on the Butte des Morts causeway on Interstate 41 that goes over Lake Butte des Morts.

Blowing snow and high winds are causing hazardous conditions. The sheriff's office suggests using State 76 or U.S. 45 through Oshkosh as a detour.

Southbound I-41 is described as "treacherous" and worse than northbound, but the sheriff's office advises staying off the highway in both directions.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation also issued an alert, citing low visibility and whiteout conditions in the southbound lanes.

This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Interstate 41 causeway in Oshkosh is hazardous; motorists should avoid