Blatnik Bridge Build Begins | Duluth News

The Blatnik Bridge is officially under construction, set to replace its aging counterpart and reconnect Superior and Duluth in a five-year project slated for completion by 2032. Backed by over $1 billion in federal funding after years of bipartisan advocacy, this vital artery handles more than 33,000 vehicles daily and moves billions in trade—especially with Canada. Using a design-build approach, the project will create around 1,100 jobs annually, with full closure beginning early 2027 and reopening in 2031. It’s a massive infrastructure milestone built on collaboration and community need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a60b8ba235e7395f