Brown: Why Duluth needs a $1.8 billion bridge that could snarl traffic for 56 months
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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In brief
The closure of the John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior represents a significant infrastructure challenge requiring substantial investment. A new $1.8 billion bridge project faces an extended construction timeline of approximately 56 months, creating considerable traffic disruption for the region. This major transportation initiative highlights the critical need for modernizing aging infrastructure while managing the economic and logistical impacts on local communities and commerce during the multi-year replacement process.
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Brown: Why Duluth needs a $1.8 billion bridge that could snarl traffic for 56 months
When the John A. Blatnik Bridge connecting Duluth and Superior closes to traffic early next year, it could take four-and-a-half years before the new bridge is ready, columnist Aaron Brown writes.
