Lights out for the Blatnik Bridge?

The iconic lights that outline the Blatnik Bridge linking Duluth and Superior will go dark and come down later this year during maintenance on the bridge. Whether they return when the work is complete in 2013 is up in the air. Corroded, in the way and “failing at an alarming rate,” the more than 200 [...]

‘Significant corrosion’ on Stillwater Lift Bridge

STILLWATER, Minn. — Temporary load restrictions begin Thursday for the Stillwater Lift Bridge after the discovery of significant corrosion on some of the bridge’s components. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) says crews discovered the corrosion during a regularly scheduled inspection. “Although the bridge can safely handle day to day traffic, heavy loads will wear the [...]