St. Paul Avenue Bridge closed for rehabilitation project

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Beginning Tuesday, September 3, the City of Milwaukee will rehabilitate the St. Paul bridge, which spans the Milwaukee River. It will remain closed until June 2014.

The rehab work includes:

Architectural enhancements include a new bridge house roof, pedestrian railings, and pier planters.

Businesses and agencies in the Historic Third Ward east of the river as well as those located west of the bridge – the Pritzlaff Building, BP gas station, the U. S. Post Office, AMTRAK station, etc. - are open for business during construction. The City’s Support for Business program is providing signage throughout the area to help direct motorists and pedestrians to these destinations.

Detour for eastbound traffic on St. Paul Avenue: Note two-way traffic on a portion of Clybourn St.

Detour for westbound traffic on St. Paul Avenue: