The Leo Frigo Bridge crossing the Fox River as seen from Green Bay Metro Boat Launch. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — Road construction season is here, and Green Bay’s Leo Frigo Bridge is getting an update.
Long-term, continuous lane closures begin Monday, April 3 on the Leo Frigo Bridge over the Fox River in Green Bay. Mark Kantola with the Department of Transportation says the lane closures are part of a $5 million contract to paint the arch span of the bridge and install lighting.
“The lighting will make bridge inspection and maintenance operations easier going forward,” said Kantola. “The painting operations will lessen the corrosion.”
I-43 at the Leo Frigo Bridge will be restricted to one lane of travel with a reduced speed limit of 55 mph. Lane closures will create delays on I-43. These delays may be significant during peak travel times.
Lane and ramp closures include:
- April 3 to fall 2023: Southbound I-43 continuous lane closure on the bridge. Southbound I-43 will have one lane of travel for motorists to use the entire duration of construction.
- April 3 to fall 2023: A continuous northbound I-43 lane closure will take place at start of construction and near the end of construction. Off-peak lane closures on northbound I-43 will occur during the middle stages of work.
- April 3 to fall 2023: The southbound I-43 on-ramp from Atkinson Drive will be closed.
- Detour: Those seeking I-43 access from Atkinson Drive will continue on US 141 to WIS 57 to Webster Avenue and use the Webster Avenue ramp to join I-43.
The project is expected to last until fall. For more information, visit projects.511wi.gov/frigopaint/.
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