Meeting scheduled July 10 to discuss remote bridge operation in Green Bay

July 9, 2008

REMINDER - Public input sought in study

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Regional Office in Green Bay is announcing a public information meeting to discuss the feasibility of remote operation of three Fox River lift bridges located in the city of Green Bay. The meeting will be held Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Green Bay City Hall, Room 203, 100 N. Jefferson Street.  A short presentation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss an ongoing WisDOT study and obtain public input regarding the remote operation of three bridges crossing the Fox River in Green Bay. The three bridges include the Mason Street Bridge, Walnut Street Bridge and the Nitschke Bridge.

The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, which is being held in an “open-house” format. Staff will be available to provide information and answer questions. Displays will also be available for viewing.

People unable to attend the meeting can obtain more information by contacting Neil Michaelson at WisDOT Northeast Region, 944 Vanderperren Way, P.O. Box 28080, Green Bay, WI  54324-0080; or by calling him at (920) 492-7170. Written comments can be sent to Neil Michaelson no later than July 21, 2008.

Green Bay City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Hearing-impaired citizens may request an interpreter by contacting Neil Michaelson by June 16, 2008 via the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dialing 711).

For more information, contact:
Kim Rudat, Regional Communications Manager
(920) 492-5743, kim.rudat@dot.state.wi.us,