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Lifts, closure for Portage Lake Lift Bridge work set for tomorrow

October 11, 2022

HOUGHTON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be performing maintenance work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock Wednesday, Oct. 12, that will require bridge moves and a brief closure to traffic.

The bridge is planned to be moved to its lower position around 6 a.m. and raised back to the intermediate position later in the day. These moves will result in brief delays for vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic.

A full closure of the bridge, expected to last about 10 minutes, will also be required.

This maintenance work will help ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the bridge.

 

Press Release Superior Region Department of Transportation MI Newswire

Media Contact:

Dan Weingarten

MDOT Superior Region Media Representative

WeingartenD@Michigan.gov

906-250-4809

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