Drivers on a key Waukesha County artery got an unwelcome surprise Thursday when law enforcement suddenly shut down a long stretch of State Highway 67 in the Town of Summit after what appeared to be a police pursuit showed up on state traffic cameras. The closure near the I‑94 interchange jammed up late‑morning traffic and pulled multiple emergency vehicles into the area, with officials keeping most details close to the vest as of early afternoon, as reported by FOX6 Milwaukee.
What officials and traffic cameras showed
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, a sizable portion of WIS 67 in Summit was shut down shortly after Wisconsin Department of Transportation cameras captured what looked like an active police chase. The station shared a brief video clip and a live update at 11:56 a.m. Thursday, noting that crews on the ground were still pressing responding agencies for concrete information about what triggered the shutdown.
Traffic and travel
The closure landed right in one of the busiest spots in the county, near the I‑94 interchange, and quickly tangled traffic for commuters and local drivers trying to move through Summit. Anyone hoping to dodge the mess or check whether lanes have reopened can monitor state camera feeds and official closure notices on 511WI, which posts real‑time conditions for the corridor.
Background on the corridor
This particular stretch of WIS 67 by I‑94 has seen major police activity before. Prior reporting from CBS58 documented a 2019 incident that turned into a multi‑hour standoff, shut down lanes and pulled in multiple agencies. That history has given the I‑94 and Highway 67 interchange a reputation as a repeat trouble spot whenever a high‑profile incident unfolds.
What's next
FOX6 Milwaukee reported that officials had not immediately released information about any arrests, possible injuries or how long Thursday’s closure might last, but said it was working to gather additional details. This story will be updated once the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office or the Wisconsin State Patrol issues formal statements about the incident.
