![]() When the Kilbourn bridge opens, DPW says first the horns sound for marine traffic, then the bells sound for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, then lights flash and traffic gates go down, and then the bridge will open.ĭPW operates 20 moveable bridges in the city. multiple operators are not overseeing the same bridge." And each bridge house is dedicated to specific bridges i.e. ![]() DPW said in a news release, "An operator uses a real-time video feed to inspect each bridge before, during and after the opening. That operator was put on leave and connected to the city's counseling program while the investigation is ongoing.ĭPW said Wednesday that a bridge house is responsible for multiple bridges but only one bridge should be moving at a time.ĭPW provided an update regarding its bridges following Monday's incident.Īccording to DPW, the Water Street Bridge House operates the bridges on Water, Kilbourn, and 6th Street north and south. The department did say that the operator was fully trained and had been on the job for 4 years. Can we put in additional safety features that one sure that no one‘s ever caught on a bridge again while it’s being lifted."ĭPW declined TMJ4 News' interview requests. "Obviously we’re going to have to review the procedures and where all the procedures followed. I know they’re extremely crestfallen over this incident having taken place," Bauman said. "They’re very good people in public works. City data showed there were 27,769 openings in 2021 compared to just roughly 20,247 in 2019.ĭespite decades of safe bridge openings, the alderman says Richard's horrific death warrants a review at the department of public works. As of late, the bridges overall are opening more often. He pointed out that Milwaukee moved to remotely control some bridges due to labor costs several years ago. Bob Bauman (4th District) said besides Mayor Johnson.īauman described what happened to Richard as horrific. I've never heard of a pedestrian-related incident where someone was on a bridge when it was opening," Ald. Procedures that should be in place to prevent deaths on Milwaukee drawbridgesĪbout half of the city's moveable bridges are controlled remotely which DPW has described as a safe and standard industry practice.Retired reporter dies in fall from Kilbourn Bridge in downtown Milwaukee.Unfortunately this tragic and freak accident," the mayor said. I think the important thing to do though is remember the life that was lost. "If there is anything that needs to change in our processes, we will of course evaluate those things and of course look to make changes if those things are required. My heart breaks for what happened to them. My condolences go out to the man, his wife, his family back in Rhode Island. ![]() It was just a horrific incident that happened. "First and foremost, when this happened, my mind has been focused on the family. ![]() His mind was on the victim and the family he leaves behind. Mayor Johnson admitted he did not have those answers now, just three days after the tragedy. The foremost question that remains is if there is anything wrong with how Milwaukee operates their bridges and if so, how the city could make sure it never happens again. Family Richard Dujardin and his wife Rose-Marie.
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