blatnik bridge

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising no travel on either the Blatnik Bridge or Bong Bridge as well as all major highways around the area Thursday evening.

This is a pretty terrifying thought for those of us who commute over a bridge each day here in the Twin Ports.  There has been at least two instances in the last decade where a vehicle careened off a bridge and over the guard rail.

Often times on social media you will see electronic road signs that have legitimately been hacked saying something inappropriate, but a local sign was the work of Photoshop.

Spring cleaning doesn't just involve our houses and yards, it also pertains to Northland bridges.  Today marks the beginning of area bridge work, which will impact travel.

I saw an article today in the Duluth News Tribune about the possibility of replacing the Blatnik Bridge within the next 10-15 years.   It's near the end of it's life.  As you probably have noticed, every year there are bridge inspections.  After the I-35 bridge collapsed nearly a decade ago, bridge strength and safety has been a big deal for MNDOT.  I learned today, that you can actually look up t

Last Thursday I traveled from Duluth to the Nemadji Golf Course in South Superior for a cross country meet.  Since the Blatnik was closed from Duluth to Superior and the Bong was ridiculously busy, I drove the few miles to use the Oliver Bridge.  I shook my head when I saw the sign that said the Oliver Bridge was also going to be closed.  Regardless, the construction, bridge inspections and repair

For anyone that uses the Blatnik Bridge to travel between Duluth and Superior, you should look for an alternative route starting August 22. A scheduled repair project to the bridge is set to begin on Monday, August 22 that will have a significant impact on traffic into October.

A routine inspection of the Blatnik Bridge will begin on Monday, July 11, so motorists are asked to be patient during the inspection times .

Inspections of our Northland bridges have been going on all summer and now it's the Blatnik Bridge's turn this Saturday.  We can expect some traffic delays, but with the Superior-bound closure in progress they are doing what they can to minimize traffic issues.

Even if you haven't been outside today, it's pretty easy to see (or hear) it has been super windy. Forecasted wind gusts around 40 mph and dry, warm air have actually prompted the National Weather Service to post red flag warnings for much of the area. That said, how windy has it been today so far?

After two years, the Blatnik Bridge lighting system is complete, and today Senator Roger Reinert offered his thoughts on the project.

If you're heading to Duluth from Superior on the Blatnik tonight you'll be able to use both lanes.  The right lane will reopen at approximately 6:00 PM.  But take note, you may experience temporary lane closures next week.