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(UPDATED) $1.05 billion delivered for Blatnik Bridge reconstruction
The federal government will deliver more than $1.05 billion to replace the 65-year-old John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin.
Gov. Tony Evers calls for Blatnik Bridge funding
Tony Evers called on the U.S. transportation secretary to grant funding for the Blatnik Bridge, or else reconstruction of the 60-year-old structure will be halted.
(UPDATED) Democratic lawmakers pressure feds to release $1.05B for Blatnik Bridge replacement
Democratic lawmakers called on the U.S. Department of Transportation to release $1.05 billion for the Blatnik Bridge replacement in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Minnesota, Wisconsin seek contractors for Blatnik Bridge replacement
The Blatnik Bridge $1.8 billion reconstruction project has moved on to the requests for proposal phase, and two contractors have already been shortlisted.
Lunda Construction wins $101.2M Minnesota highway project
Black River Falls-based Lunda Construction won two Minnesota highway contracts totalling more than $100 million.
MnDOT seeks construction manager for $86M ‘campus redevelopment’
A 175,000-square-foot truck station to replace an aging facility in Virginia, Minn. is expected to open in 2027.
Research explores safer work zones for flaggers
Researches looked at sensor devices, smart signs and remote flags systems to change driver behavior.
UPDATED: Federal government delivers $1 billion to replace Blatnik Bridge
Wisconsin and Minnesota are another step closer to replacing the aging Blatnik Bridge with $1 billion in federal funding.
Wisconsin-Minnesota bridge replacement enters design-build process
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will use a "design-build" process to replace the Blatnik Bridge between Wisconsin and Minnesota, if it can get the funding it requested from the federal government.
Wisconsin, Minnesota governors seek $1B to replace Blatnik Bridge
Project officials hope to address deterioration, safety issues and introduce pedestrian and bicycle access to the John A. Blatnik Bridge.
Federal money could open door for bridge repairs between Superior, Duluth
State transportation officials said replacing the bridge before 2030 was their top priority.
Wisconsin hopeful for federal bridge money as 2023 funds roll out
State officials remain hopeful to receive federal grants for local bridge projects.
Today’s News
- $24M mixed-use development breaks ground
- Supervisor calls for referendum on Milwaukee County Courthouse revamp
- $19M mixed-use project tackles city’s biggest issues
- US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
- Milwaukee Water Street nightlife locations for sale
- Milwaukee mayor favors improving I-794 freeway over removal
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 13, 2026
- 200-unit apartment project wins 2nd city endorsement
- ON THE LEVEL: Josh Brown takes the torch at Bliffert Lumber
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Tom’s Drive In nears completion in Fond du Lac
- Computing facility dropped from Midtown Center redevelopment in Milwaukee
- Delayed Bay View development reaches Milwaukee Common Council
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)