GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — The Leo Frigo Bridge is now open for travel after a safety inspection found no structural issues, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region.
Green Bay Police shut down both north and southbound lanes of the I-43 Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge around 4:30 p.m. after receiving a complaint of a suspicious bump at the crest of the bridge in the southbound lane.
A WisDOT bridge engineer inspected the pavement and found no issues after a preliminary review. A second engineer followed up with a more extensive review of the location and structure and found no safety problems on the pavement or structure itself. Officials said the bridge is safe for travel.
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Police said officers confirmed the complaint when sent to the bridge. Brown Co. Hwy Dept. and the WI DOT have been notified and are on scene inspecting the bridge as a precautionary measure.
Green Bay Police said 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 I-43 is closed traffic can be diverted to exit 189 (Atkinson Drive) turn right on Atkinson Dr, Left on Velp Ave. 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
