Two Downtown Green Bay Bridges to Close Next Week

Annual spring cleaning will shut down Bart Starr Memorial and Donald A. Tilleman Bridges.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:04pm

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An impressionistic, blurred photograph showing the silhouette of a suspension bridge over a river at dusk, with warm pools of amber and blue light reflecting off the water, creating a dreamlike, atmospheric scene.The temporary closures of two vital downtown bridges will require Green Bay residents to navigate detours and plan for longer commute times.Green Bay Today

Two major bridges in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin will be closed for one day each next week to undergo annual spring cleaning and maintenance. The Bart Starr Memorial Bridge over the Fox River will be closed on April 13th, while the Donald A. Tilleman Bridge carrying Mason Street across the river will be closed the following day, April 14th. Both closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on their respective days, with drivers being detoured to alternate routes.

Why it matters

The closures of these two key bridges will impact traffic flow and commutes in downtown Green Bay, as they are important connectors across the Fox River. The annual spring cleaning is necessary maintenance to ensure the bridges remain safe and functional for the thousands of drivers who use them each day.

The details

The Bart Starr Memorial Bridge, which connects Walnut Street and Shawano Avenue, will be closed on April 13th from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers will be detoured onto N. Broadway, Dousman Street, Main Street and N. Monroe Avenue. The following day, April 14th, the Donald A. Tilleman Bridge carrying Mason Street across the river will be closed during the same 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. timeframe. Drivers will be detoured onto S. Ashland Avenue, Walnut Street and S. Monroe Avenue.

  • The Bart Starr Memorial Bridge will be closed on April 13, 2026 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • The Donald A. Tilleman Bridge will be closed on April 14, 2026 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Bart Starr Memorial Bridge

A bridge in downtown Green Bay that connects Walnut Street and Shawano Avenue over the Fox River.

Donald A. Tilleman Bridge

A bridge in downtown Green Bay that carries Mason Street across the Fox River.

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The takeaway

The annual spring cleaning closures of these two important downtown Green Bay bridges will require drivers to plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid delays and congestion during the one-day shutdowns.