The Mason Street Bridge will likely remain in the upright position until the end of July. The Department of Transportation says there's a mechanical failure that needs to be fixed. Doing so could cost nearly $500,000, and the small spaces workers are dealing with are causing longer construction times. "Our number one objective is safety," NE Region Maintenance Supervisor Scott Nelson said. "And ensuring it's safe for our motorists, marine traffic going through, and our workers trying to repair the bridge." And every day the bridge is up could cost precious minutes and seconds as nearby first responders race to get on scene.
"Essentially, it's gotta route you over a different bridge," Assistant Green Bay Fire Chief Rob Goplin.