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Southbound I-75 lanes on Zilwaukee Bridge reopened early, northbound lanes closing Aug. 1 for maintenance

June 11, 2025

SAGINAW, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reopened all lanes of southbound I-75 on the Zilwaukee Bridge today after early completion of preventive maintenance.

This work is a part of a two-stage, $2.9 million investment of preventive maintenance on the Zilwaukee Bridge. Work includes expansion joint repair, deck patching and resealing.

Now that stage one of work on the southbound lanes is complete, stage two work on the northbound lanes is set to begin Aug. 1. Detour information for stage two will be announced prior to work starting.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Bay Region

Media Contact:

Caitlyn French

MDOT Bay Region Media Representative

FrenchC4@Michigan.gov

989-573-1274

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