Blue Water Bridge traffic shift planned for Oct. 23, additional work to continue through November

Fast facts:

• The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be shifting eastbound traffic back to the eastbound Blue Water Bridge (BWB) span on Oct. 23.
• Following this shift, wide loads up to 15 feet will be accommodated on eastbound BWB.
• Following this traffic shift, crews will continue painting, requiring intermittent lane closures and shifts through the end of November.
  

PORT HURON, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be shifting eastbound traffic back to the eastbound span of the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) on Oct. 23, weather permitting, following the majority of the critical maintenance work started in May. After the traffic shift, the BWB will be able to accommodate wide loads up to 15 feet, along with superloads on an at-need basis.

Crews will continue additional painting on the approach span through the end of November, requiring intermittent lane closures and traffic shifts. The Pine Grove Avenue ramp to the toll plaza will remain closed during peak hours (Wednesday - Saturday) through the end of October.

This project, managed by MDOT, addressed required maintenance on the eastbound BWB span connecting Port Huron, Michigan, and Point Edward, Ontario. During work, the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) also addressed additional repairs on the eastbound span, working closely with MDOT to coordinate work and closures, reducing continual impact on commuters.

The BWB is an essential economic link between Canada and the United States. This important project continues the commitment between MDOT and FBCL to maintain and preserve the safety and reliability of the BWB.

For more information:
Dave Smith
MDOT BWB
810-434-3274
[email protected]

Jocelyn Garza
MDOT Office of Communications
989-245-7117
[email protected]