Green Bay Reporter

The Green Bay Public Works Department has revealed plans for the annual spring-cleaning activities that will result in the temporary closure of three downtown bridges crossing the Fox River. According to the department, access to residences and businesses will be maintained during this period. They have also emphasized that all closures, detours, and work operations are weather-dependent and subject to change.

The closures will affect the following bridges on different dates:

- Donald A. Tilleman Memorial Bridge (Mason Street over the Fox River) will be closed on Monday, April 15, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

- Bart Starr Memorial Bridge (Walnut Street over the Fox River) will be closed on Wednesday, April 17, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

- Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge (Dousman Street and Main Street over the Fox River) will be closed on Friday, April 19, from 3:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Regarding the traffic impacts and detours, motorists are advised to take note of the following details for each bridge closure:

- Donald A. Tilleman Memorial Bridge: Closed east of the Fox River on East Mason Street at South Monroe Avenue and west of the Fox River on West Mason Street at South Ashland Avenue. The detour route is South Ashland Avenue, Walnut Street, and South Monroe Avenue.

- Bart Starr Memorial Bridge: Closed east of the Fox River on East Walnut Street at Washington Street and west of the Fox River on West Walnut Street at Broadway. The detour route is North Broadway, Dousman Street, Main Street, and North Monroe Avenue.

- Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge: Closed east of the Fox River on Main Street at North Washington Street and west of the Fox River on Dousman Street at North Broadway. The detour route is North Broadway, East Walnut Street, and North Monroe Avenue.

In light of the temporary closures and associated detours, motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving through the work zones and consider using alternate routes. The department also urges drivers to anticipate potential backups due to the cleaning activities.