Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Wisconsin Street Bridge - Oshkosh – marine construction zone

Boaters are being urged to use caution in a construction zone along the Fox Rive in Oshkosh, WI. The Wisconsin Street Bridge in Oshkosh Wisconsin is being rebuilt. A new bridge is being erected parallel to the existing Wisconsin Street Bridge that crosses the Fox River in Oshkosh.

The Wisconsin Department of transportation (DOT) is urging boaters to use caution in this area.

For safety the DOT has placed Danger buoys as well as special reflective tape on the bridge itself.
During the construction the width of the opening will be limited to 45 feet. This reduced width is due to the cofferdam sheeting used during construction. Once construction is completed this width will increase to 70 feet.

Construction is expected to be completed by the fall of 2008.

For more information please contact:
Kim Rudat, Regional Communications Manager
kim.rudat@dot.state.wi.us
(920) 492-5743
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/wisbridge/index.htm

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