Highway 69 Closure Set to Reshape Traffic, Business and Safety in New Glarus

A seven-week shutdown will reroute traffic through downtown New Glarus on 6th Avenue, see local drivers using county highways, and traffic bypassing key Highway 69 businesses during peak tourism season during the heart of summer.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
Highway 69 Closure Set to Reshape Traffic, Business and Safety in New Glarus

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