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Are the Blatnik and Bong Bridges Open? Here's How You Find Out

Ken Hayes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:52:59 +0000

Just about every time we have snowy and windy conditions here in the Twin Ports, someone inevitably blurts out, "they are going to close the bridges!" And all of us who work across the bridge (Duluth or Superior side) start to panic we won't make it home. The frustrating part of this whole situation is that 99% of the time, the bridges don't close, but misinformation is spread anyway by rumors. Here's where you can go to find out for yourself.

Blatnik Bridge to Reopen to Superior Bound Traffic Friday

Laura Peterson — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:30:32 +0000

If you’ve suffered through the Blatnik bridge detour you’ll be happy to know that according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that the southbound/Superior-bound lanes on the Interstate 535/Blatnik Bridge, will reopen to traffic Friday, Oct. 19th. Even though it will be open, southbound motorists will be restricted to a single-lane from late-morning [...]

Blatnik Bridge Work to Switch Sides Starting Monday

Tony Hart — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:12:54 +0000

For those of you like me who commute from Superior daily, get ready for some changes as crews switch from working on the Duluth bound lanes to the Superior bound lanes. Starting Monday morning crews will open the Duluth bound lanes and in the afternoon close the Superior bound lanes until October 19th as work [...]

Blatnik Bridge Lighting Project Open House Scheduled for August 29

Nick Cooper — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:28:53 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is welcoming the public to join them for an open house to learn more about a new lighting system being designed for the Blatnik Bridge, spanning between Duluth and Superior. The open house will display the new design that will replace the lighting scheme that originally lit the center span [...]