**Cancel**Leo Frigo Tower Drive Bridge Shutdown I43 north and southbound
ALERT
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Northeast Regional Office, 944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304 Phone: 920/492-5623 FAX: 920/492-5640 www.wisconsindot.gov
Release Date: December 2, 2021
For more information, contact:
Mark Kantola, Regional Communications Manager
[email protected], (920) 492-4153
Leo Frigo Bridge OPEN in Brown County
Bridge engineers inspect reports of pavement issue
(Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announces the Leo Frigo Bridge is now open for travel following investigation of a reported pavement issue in the southbound lanes of I-43 near the east portion of the bridge arch. Local law enforcement closed the bridge at approximately 4:37 p.m. out of an abundance of caution after receiving the pavement complaint through the Brown County 911 Dispatch Center.
A preliminary review of the pavement by a WisDOT bridge engineer shortly after the complaint showed no issue with the pavement. WisDOT dispatched a second bridge engineer to assist in a more extensive review of the location and the structure. Both investigations found no safety issues on the pavement or the structure itself. The bridge is safe for travel.
WisDOT investigates and responds accordingly to all reports of pavements concerns or roadway hazards that may affect the traveling public.
Green Bay Police have shutdown both north and southbound lanes of the I43 Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge after receiving a citizen complaint of a suspicious bump at the crest of the bridge in the southbound lane. Officers were dispatched and confirmed the complaint. Brown Co. Hwy Dept. and the WI DOT have been notified and are on scene inspecting the bridge as a precautionary measure.
northbound I-43 is closed between EXITS 187 and 189, all traffic should take EXIT 187 (WEBSTER AVENUE). Turn LEFT on WEBSTER AVENUE and proceed SOUTH
to WIS 54 / WIS 57. Turn RIGHT on WIS 54 / WIS 57 and proceed WEST to US 141. Turn RIGHT on US 141 and proceed NORTH to ATKINSON DRIVE. Turn RIGHT on
ATKINSON DRIVE and proceed NORTH to northbound I-43.
NB.
Southbound I43 is closed traffic can be diverted to exit 189 (Atkinson Drive) turn right on Atkinson Dr, Left on Velp Av,. Southbound on N. Broadway, Left on Walnut St, Left on WIS 54/57 left on N. Webster Av to Exit 187 (Webster Av) to southbound I43
See Attached picture
Updates will be given out as they are received.
Lt. Jason Allen
Address/Location
Green Bay Police Department
307 South Adams Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 920-448-3200