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Heat Cracked a New Crosswalk | Milwaukee News
A historic crosswalk on West Mitchell Street collapsed under extreme heat, cracking despite being built just two years ago to improve safety. Engineers patched it unsuccessfully, so they’re now replacing it with gravel — a bizarre failure for a concrete structure. The city is investigating and has lowered speed limits citywide to five mph. Meanwhile, Mitchell Street is already under construction for a major water main project to replace lead pipes by 2037, with closures expected for five and a half more weeks — adding to the chaos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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