Nitschke Bridge in Green Bay to Close for Maintenance

Two-and-a-half day closure scheduled for early next week

Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:25pm

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The Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge in downtown Green Bay will be closed for two and a half days next week as crews perform maintenance work. The bridge, which carries Dousman and Main streets across the Fox River, will be shut down from 6 a.m. on Monday through 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Why it matters

The closure of the Nitschke Bridge will cause significant traffic disruptions in downtown Green Bay, as drivers will be detoured onto Broadway, Walnut Street, and Monroe Avenue. This is an important bridge for both vehicle and boat traffic, so the closure will impact commuters as well as river traffic.

The details

During the closure, Dousman Street will be closed at Broadway, and Main Street will be closed at Washington Street. The drawbridge portion of the Nitschke Bridge will also be closed, but vessels that can pass under the closed bridge will still be able to do so.

  • The Nitschke Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026 through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

City of Green Bay Public Works Department

The department responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair work on the Nitschke Bridge.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan their routes accordingly and allow extra time for their commutes during the bridge closure. The city has advised that the drawbridge will also be closed to boat traffic, but vessels that can pass under the closed bridge will still be able to do so.

The takeaway

The temporary closure of the Nitschke Bridge in downtown Green Bay will cause significant traffic disruptions in the area, underscoring the importance of this critical piece of infrastructure for both vehicle and river traffic. Residents and commuters should plan ahead and seek alternate routes during the two-and-a-half day maintenance project.