The Robert Street Bridge will close to all traffic Tuesday, May 24, beginning at 5 a.m.
The closure is to allow for “extensive reconstruction,” city officials have said.
Those with questions or interested in learning more about the bridge closure are encouraged to attend an informational meeting which will be held Monday, May 23, at the Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson.
The meeting will be held both in-person, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and through the Zoom online platform.
“A Zoom option is available with details posted to the city’s website for access,” according to a recent press release.
As earlier reported, to accommodate 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, removing all on-street parking. All parking on side streets will remain available. 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.
Traffic signals will be coordinated through the Main Street corridor to allow for better traffic flow in the downtown area. Additional signage will also be placed at significant intersections.
The bridge will reopen and Main Street will return to two lanes of traffic with on-street parking on or before Aug. 27, 2022, according to information released by city officials.
Project updates can be found by visiting: www.fortatkinsonwi.net/projects or the DOT project website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us12-robertstreet/ or by calling Fort Atkinson Director of Public Works Andy Selle: 920-563-7760.
Update: The following information has been provided by city of Fort Atkinson officials and added to this story: The Department of Transportation is holding a Public Information Meeting relating to the upcoming Robert Street Bridge closure on Monday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dwight Foster Public Library and via Zoom teleconference application.
Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85121247547?pwd=Ni92VEdJVHpFa2l0bHU1T2dHdmFEQT09
Meeting ID: 851 2124 7547 Passcode: 53538
A map, as supplied by the city of Fort Atkinson, indicates changes that will be in place throughout the downtown area beginning Tuesday at 5 a.m. when the Robert Street Bridge will close to all traffic. The closure is anticipated to remain in place until approximately Aug. 27.
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