Overview
- The Department of Public Works will close the crossing at 16th Street and Pierce Street at the bottom of the viaduct ramp.
- DPW expects the restriction to be in place by the morning rush hour on Dec. 5.
- Inspectors identified a bridge component south of the ramp that requires further evaluation and possible repairs.
- Pierce Street will remain open to traffic for local access during the targeted closure.
- The northern section over the Menomonee River is already closed for rehabilitation between Canal Street and Clybourn Street.