Update: A map, as supplied by Fort Atkinson city officials on May 12, has been added to this story.
The Robert Street Bridge will close to all traffic on or after May 23, 2022 for extensive reconstruction, according to information released by the city of Fort Atkinson.
The release states: To allow for added traffic volume, Main Street, between just south of South Third Street and North Third Street, will be restriped to four lanes of active traffic. All on-street parking will be eliminated while the Robert Street Bridge is closed. Pedestrian detours will be marked on sidewalks.
The bridge will undergo a total deck replacement, including a dedicated left turn lane northbound, signal coordination at Third Street, decorative lighting, a parapet wall and wider sidewalk along with a decorative fence/rail.
“When the project is complete, the bridge will be safer for pedestrian and vehicular traffic and more aesthetically-pleasing,” the release noted.
“All traffic signals will be coordinated through the Main Street corridor to allow for a smoother flow of traffic. There will also be additional signage for public parking lots present at significant intersections,” Andy Selle, director of Public Works, was quoted as saying in the release.
The bridge will reopen and Main Street will return to two lanes of traffic with on-street parking on or before Aug. 27, 2022.
For more information, visit www.fortatkinsonwi.net/projects or call Selle: 920-563-7760.
A view of the Robert Street bridge. Chris Spangler photo.
A map, as supplied by Fort Atkinson city officials, shows a portion of Main Street, highlighted in red, where parking will be suspended while the Robert Street bridge undergoes reconstruction. Additionally, the map shows alternative parking options.
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