Traffic And Sidewalk Updates On The Bong Bridge You Should Know
With the Blatnik Bridge set to close, the Bong Bridge is in the spotlight, and it’s not just the paint that’s changing.
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Blatnik Bridge Construction Timeline – 4 to 5 Years With Only 1 Bridge In Twin Ports
A public meeting is being held on October 20 to discuss the updated estimate of the timeline for replacing the aging Blatnik Bridge. We'll be down to one bridge between the Twin Ports for several years.
Why Do We Need Two Bridges Between Duluth + Superior Anyway?
The question has been asked if we actually need two bridges between Duluth and Superior. MNDOT has addressed the question in a fact sheet.
Major Work Planned For Bong Bridge Before Blatnik Bridge Replacement
The Bong Bridge has some major work planned. It's scheduled to be completed before it's the main detour route for the Blatnik Bridge replacement.
Don’t Get Crushed! What Wind Speed Is Needed To Flip A Semi?
A semi-trailer was blown over on a bridge in Minnesota this week. How much wind does it take to blow one over? When should you be cautious?
Updated Top Wind Gusts Across Northern Minnesota + Wisconsin This Week
Some places have seen over 60 mph wind gusts!
Happening Now – Treasure Hunt Is On For Wisconsin WWII Hero’s Crashed Plane
Richard Bong shot down 40 Japanese airplanes with his P-38 Lightning. He named his plane after his wife Marge. An organization is trying to locate the wreckage.
MN-DOT + WIS-DOT Recommendations For Blatnik Bridge Replacement Includes Major Changes
We now know what the tentative plan is for the new location of the Blatnik Bridge. Some other big changes will be coming in the next few years.
MnDOT Closing I-35 Ramp to Bong Bridge On May 8
A temporary inconvenience is coming for motorists who travel near the Bong Bridge.
Light Pole Came Crashing Down On The Bong Bridge Wednesday
Strong winds from the winter storm knocked over a light pole on the Bong Bridge on Wednesday, causing a disruption to traffic.
Plane Crash Victim In Duluth Was An Engineer At Cirrus Aircraft
The pilot and only person in a small plane that crashed in Duluth last Friday was an engineer at Cirrus.
Falling Sheet Of Ice Destroys Windshield On Bong Bridge In Duluth
A man was trying to get his dog to a much-needed vet appointment during today's storm. He never expected this to happen.