16th Street Bridge Immediate Closure

During an in-depth inspection conducted today, a bridge element on the 16th Street Viaduct was determined to require further evaluation and possible repairs, which requires the bridge to be closed to traffic.

Because this element is located south of the viaduct ramp, the entire bridge must be closed.

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 be implemented at 16th Street and Pierce Street, and at the bottom of the viaduct ramp. Pierce Street will remain accessible to traffic. The closure is expected to be in place by the morning rush hour on Friday, December 5.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.