Drivers who take the Blatnik Bridge to Duluth from Superior will have to use an alternative route this summer. The scheduled closure of the northbound lanes is happening May 14th.
One of the two main bridges in the Twin Ports is about to see some dramatic upgrading; When it returns to full capacity, it will also usher in the first roundabout in the Duluth-Superior area.
A roundabout is an interstate-style circular road that will get traffic off the Bong Bridge without using stoplights or stop signs...