Light Pole Came Crashing Down On The Bong Bridge Wednesday
Strong winds from the winter storm knocked over a light pole on the Bong Bridge on Wednesday, causing a disruption to traffic.
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Plane Crash Victim In Duluth Was An Engineer At Cirrus Aircraft
The pilot and only person in a small plane that crashed in Duluth last Friday was an engineer at Cirrus.
Falling Sheet Of Ice Destroys Windshield On Bong Bridge In Duluth
A man was trying to get his dog to a much-needed vet appointment during today's storm. He never expected this to happen.
UPDATES: Crashes Temporarily Closed Portions Of Bong, Blatnik Bridges Monday
Accidents on both the Blatnik and Bong Bridges during Monday's evening commute temporarily closed lanes of traffic.
Can Of Worms Closures Cause Big Backups On Belknap Street In Superior
Recent lane closures have meant most traffic has been routed to Superior over the Bong Bridge.
MNDOT: No Travel Advised On Blatnik Bridge + Bong 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.
Bong Bridge Inspections to Continue Through August 23
If you normally travel on the Bong Bridge weekdays, you may want to find an alternate route until August 24 to avoid lane closures while crews perform routine inspections.
Yes, You Can Drive Over The Side Of A Bridge Rail If Snow Is Banked On It
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.
Bridge Maintenance Continues
Bong Bridge maintenance began last week and, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the project is expected to continue through the next two weeks.
Bridge Maintenance Starts
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.
Expect Bong Bridge Ramp Closures Wednesday Due to Inspection
If you plan on taking the Bong Bridge on Wednesday, May 3, plan on slow travel as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has a regularly scheduled inspection set to begin at 9 a.m.
Did You Know You Have Access To MN Bridge Inspection Reports?
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