CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Southbound Highway 53, between Chetek and New Auburn, will be closed tonight for repairs.

The Department of Transportation said a work zone was damaged by a crash on Tuesday afternoon and repairs are needed.

The closure will start at 8 p.m. tonight, and end at 6 a.m. on Friday. Southbound traffic will be detoured between Chetek and New Auburn in County Highways I, SS and M.