Blue Water Bridge construction begins, to last 3 months

All traffic moved to EB span

PORT HURON, Mich. – Construction on the Blue Water Bridge began Sunday morning, closing the westbound span a few days earlier than originally planned.

The construction, which was scheduled to begin on April 1, will move all international traffic to the eastbound span for three months as workers resurface the road and do maintenance work. Construction is expected to end in early July.

Work began Sunday to lower the amount of traffic on Sunday, according to authorities.

One travel lane will run in each direction across the St. Clair River on the eastbound span. Two lanes will be open at the customs approach on both ends of the bridge.

During construction, bicyclists will not be allowed to ride across the bridge. Wide loads will be restricted to less than 11 feet, and there won't be lanes for NEXUS and FAST drivers, officials said.

The closure will slow down traffic, and although the wait times aren't expected to significantly increase, drivers are encouraged to find alternate means to cross the border if possible.

For more information, visit MDOT's official website.