MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The eastbound and westbound lanes of Wisconsin Highway 16 near Portage are closed on Thursday due to a utility emergency, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported.

According to WisDOT, this closure effects River Road to James Street.

The utility emergency happened just after 4:15 p.m.

Officials said the road is expected to be closed for two hours.

Portage County Sheriff’s Department is handing the utility emergency.

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