Green Bay Reporter

The Green Bay Department of Public Works has announced a temporary closure of the downtown bridges crossing the Fox River. This closure is for the purpose of annual spring cleaning activities.

The Donald A. Tilleman Memorial Bridge, which is on Mason Street over the Fox River, will be closed on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure extends 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 for this closure is South Ashland Avenue, Walnut Street, and South Monroe Avenue.

The Bart Starr Memorial Bridge on Walnut Street over the Fox River is scheduled to be closed on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, also from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. East of the river, East Walnut Street will be closed at Washington Street, and west of the river, West Walnut Street will be closed at Broadway. The alternative routes for this closure are North Broadway, Dousman Street, Main Street, and North Monroe Avenue.

Access to residential and business areas will be maintained throughout these closures. It is emphasized that "all closures, detours, and work operations are weather dependent and subject to change." Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution in the work zone, and consider using alternative routes.