Commuting inconvenience: Bridge in downtown Milwaukee stuck in UP position for hours

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wells St. bridge that passes over the Milwaukee River was stuck in the up position on Sunday afternoon, August 17th. Boats were getting through just fine, but drivers were being redirected.

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works was on the scene to deal with the situation.

A one block stretch of Wells St. between Water and Plankinton was shut down until the issue was resolved. That happened several of hours later.