Eastbound Blue Water Bridge improvements

Eastbound Blue Water Bridge improvements shifting all traffic to westbound bridge starting May 29

– The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will complete maintenance on the eastbound span of the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) May 29 to October.
– This work will close the eastbound span of the BWB from the U.S. to Canada, carrying both directions of traffic on the westbound bridge span.
– During work, wide loads will be restricted to less than 10 feet and dedicated lanes for commuter pass holders and buses will not be accommodated.

PORT HURON, Mich. ­- Beginning May 29, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the eastbound span of the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) to complete maintenance. This project will be managed by MDOT, and address required maintenance on the eastbound BWB span connecting Port Huron, Michigan, and Point Edward, Ontario.

To reduce impacts on traffic, both directions of BWB traffic will be carried on the westbound span. One outgoing lane will be reserved for eastbound traffic heading into Canada, becoming two lanes after center span. One outgoing lane will be reserved for westbound traffic heading into the U.S. and becoming two lanes after center span. MDOT is coordinating this work with maintenance the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) will complete to reduce impacts to customers.

While the westbound BWB span carries both directions of traffic, the following impacts should be expected:

• Dedicated lanes for commuter pass holders and buses cannot be accommodated.
• Wide loads will be restricted to less than 10 feet.

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 Blue Water Bridge
810-434-3274
[email protected]

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