16th Street bridge, part of which is already undergoing rehabilitation
MILWAUKEE - The 16th Street bridge in Milwaukee will fully close to traffic by Friday morning, Dec. 5.
According to DPW, during an in-depth inspection, a bridge element on the 16th Street viaduct will require further evaluation and possible repairs.
That requires the bridge to be closed to traffic.
Because the element is located south of the viaduct ramp, the entire bridge must be closed.
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The northern portion of the 16th Street viaduct over the Menomonee River was already closed as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project between Canal Street and Clybourn Street.
The closure will take place at 16th Street and Pierce Street, and at the bottom of the viaduct ramp. Pierce Street will remain open to traffic.
The closure is expected to be in place by the morning rush hour on Friday, Dec. 5.
The Source: Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) sent FOX6 a news release.