The Milwaukee police announced it will close streets around the Fiserv Forum and the downtown entertainment district ahead of the remaining games of the NBA Finals. In a news release, police said effective as early as noon on Tuesday and again on Thursday for Game 7, if necessary, the following streets will close:W. McKinley Avenue from N. 6th Street to N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive/N. Old World Third Street W. State Street from N. 6th Street to N. Water Street N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue from W. Kilbourn Avenue to W. Vliet Street N. Old World Third Street from W. Kilbourn Avenue to W. McKinley Avenue N. Edison Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street N. Water Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street N. Market Street from W. Juneau Avenue to E. Knapp Street W. Highland Avenue from N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue to N. Market Street W. Juneau Avenue from N. 6th Street to N. BroadwayCrews began putting road blocks up Tuesday morning.Police will start enforcing “no parking/tow away” zones in these areas:W. State Street from N. 6th Street to N. Water Street W. Highland Avenue from N. Edison Street to N. Market Street W. Juneau Avenue from N. Old World Third Street to N. Broadway W. McKinley Avenue/E. Knapp Street from N. 6th Street to N. Broadway N. Edison Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street N. Water Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street N. Market Street from W. Knapp Street to W. Juneau AvenueMilwaukee police said they may announce other street closures and parking restrictions as circumstances change.The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said the exit ramps on I-43 north at West McKinley Avenue and south at West Fond du Lac Avenue will be closed beginning five minutes before the start of the fourth quarter for Tuesday night’s game. It is possible additional routes or exits could be closed, including the southbound exit on I-43 at West Highland Avenue.Deputies also said it’s possible the timeframe for the closures will be moved up to facilitate the safety and security of those attending the game. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.Drivers should avoid the areas and expect delays and detours. The Bucks said there are several entrances for people going to the Deer District.There is one express entrance for those who have tickets to the game. It’s located at North 5th Street and West Juneau Avenue. The Deer District gates open two hours before tip-off at 6 p.m.
The Milwaukee police announced it will close streets around the Fiserv Forum and the downtown entertainment district ahead of the remaining games of the NBA Finals.
In a news release, police said effective as early as noon on Tuesday and again on Thursday for Game 7, if necessary, the following streets will close:
- W. McKinley Avenue from N. 6th Street to N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive/N. Old World Third Street
- W. State Street from N. 6th Street to N. Water Street
- N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue from W. Kilbourn Avenue to W. Vliet Street
- N. Old World Third Street from W. Kilbourn Avenue to W. McKinley Avenue
- N. Edison Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street
- N. Water Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street
- N. Market Street from W. Juneau Avenue to E. Knapp Street
- W. Highland Avenue from N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue to N. Market Street
- W. Juneau Avenue from N. 6th Street to N. Broadway
Crews began putting road blocks up Tuesday morning.
Police will start enforcing “no parking/tow away” zones in these areas:
- W. State Street from N. 6th Street to N. Water Street
- W. Highland Avenue from N. Edison Street to N. Market Street
- W. Juneau Avenue from N. Old World Third Street to N. Broadway
- W. McKinley Avenue/E. Knapp Street from N. 6th Street to N. Broadway
- N. Edison Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street
- N. Water Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street
- N. Market Street from W. Knapp Street to W. Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee police said they may announce other street closures and parking restrictions as circumstances change.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said the exit ramps on I-43 north at West McKinley Avenue and south at West Fond du Lac Avenue will be closed beginning five minutes before the start of the fourth quarter for Tuesday night’s game.
It is possible additional routes or exits could be closed, including the southbound exit on I-43 at West Highland Avenue.
Deputies also said it’s possible the timeframe for the closures will be moved up to facilitate the safety and security of those attending the game.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Drivers should avoid the areas and expect delays and detours.
The Bucks said there are several entrances for people going to the Deer District.
There is one express entrance for those who have tickets to the game.
It’s located at North 5th Street and West Juneau Avenue.
The Deer District gates open two hours before tip-off at 6 p.m.
