Blue Water Bridge eastbound span project update

Blue Water Bridge eastbound span project update  

Fast facts:

• The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) expects to complete maintenance on the eastbound span of the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) in mid-October.
• Both directions of traffic are currently using the westbound bridge.
• Wide loads are restricted to less than 10 feet and dedicated lanes are not being provided for buses.
• Through the remainder of construction, the Pine Grove Avenue ramp to the toll plaza will be closed 9 a.m. Thursdays – 9 a.m. Saturdays.

PORT HURON, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has closed the eastbound span of the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) to complete critical maintenance, expected to be finished in mid-October. This project is managed by MDOT and will address required maintenance on the eastbound BWB span connecting Port Huron, Michigan, and Point Edward, Ontario.

During construction, both directions of traffic will be using the westbound span.

To reduce traffic congestion and improve safety on BWB and in the city of Port Huron, MDOT is closing the Pine Grove Avenue ramp to the toll plaza every Thursday at 9 a.m. until every Saturday at 9 a.m. throughout the rest of construction. This ramp closure will prevent congestion from impacting local streets in the community during peak travel times for bridge users. Pine Grove Avenue ramp traffic will be detoured via Pine Grove Avenue, westbound Hancock Street, westbound I-94, southbound Range Road, and eastbound I-94 to the BWB Plaza.

MDOT will continue to provide a dedicated toll lane for EDGE pass holders.

While MDOT completes this critical maintenance, the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) will address additional repairs on the eastbound span, much of which is occurring under the bridge deck. MDOT and FBCL are working closely to coordinate work and closures, reducing continual impact on commuters.

BWB customers should expect the following impacts for the remainder of construction:

• Dedicated lanes for buses are not being provided.
• Wide loads are being 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 BWB
810-434-3274
[email protected]

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