Green Bay's Ray Nitschke Bridge to Temporarily Close to Vehicle Traffic

Maintenance activities will require a temporary closure and change to the bridge's operating schedule.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 12:07pm

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The Ray Nitschke Bridge in Green Bay, Wisconsin will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic from March 2 through March 4 due to maintenance activities. During this time, the bridge will also be secured to masted navigation through March 20. Detours will be in place for vehicle traffic, but access to homes and businesses will be maintained.

Why it matters

The Ray Nitschke Bridge is a critical transportation link in Green Bay, connecting the east and west sides of the Fox River. A temporary closure of the bridge will impact commuters, businesses, and river traffic in the area, requiring advance planning and coordination.

The details

According to the Green Bay Department of Public Works, the Ray Nitschke Bridge will be closed from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2 through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. During this time, Dousman Street will be closed west of the Fox River at Broadway Street, and Main Street will be closed to the east of the river at Washington Street. Vessels that can pass under the bridge will still be allowed to do so. Detours for vehicle traffic will include Broadway, Walnut Street, and Monroe Avenue.

  • The Ray Nitschke Bridge will be closed from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2 through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.
  • The bridge will also be secured to masted navigation during the initial closure period through Friday, March 20.

The players

Green Bay Department of Public Works

The local government agency responsible for managing and maintaining the city's infrastructure, including the Ray Nitschke Bridge.

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What’s next

Officials say the closures and detours are subject to change, so residents and commuters should check for updates as the maintenance work progresses.

The takeaway

The temporary closure of the Ray Nitschke Bridge will require advance planning and coordination from Green Bay residents, businesses, and river traffic to minimize disruptions during this critical infrastructure maintenance period.