As Blatnik Bridge replacement breaks ground, local businesses brace for hardship

As Blatnik Bridge replacement breaks ground, local businesses brace for hardship

The Blatnik Bridge will close to traffic in early 2027 and its replacement is expected to be completed in 2031. During that time, the estimated 33,000 vehicles that travel on that bridge every day will be rerouted.

Massive Blatnik Bridge project breaks ground

A host of construction and political officials broke ground on a $1.8 billion Blatnik Bridge replacement project Monday, one of the largest public works projects in state history. Gov. Tim Walz was joined by Wisconsin governor Tony Evers, labor leaders, and members of Congress who voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that helped fund the project. The connector between Duluth and Superior...