Controversial Street Closure Approved for School Campus

KENOSHA, Wis. (WLIP) — The controversial closure of a Kenosha city street went into effect Wednesday morning.

The segment of 68th street between 17th and 18th avenues closed permanently at 7 a.m., allowing for infrastructure improvements and a consolidated school site for K-TEC.

The vacated street will enable the school to develop a more integrated campus setting and improve parking and pickup/drop-off areas.

The closure marks a significant change for the neighborhood’s infrastructure.

Mayor David Bogdala said the closure addresses community concerns about traffic flow, student safety and parking in the Lincoln neighborhood.