# Minnesota and Wisconsin Rebuild Blatnik Bridge

Minnesota and Wisconsin began staged work in September 2026 to replace the Blatnik Bridge, connecting Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project is estimated at **$1.815 billion**, including more than $1 billion in federal funding received in 2024, with both states also contributing. Full closure is scheduled for March 2027; construction is expected to continue through 2031, with complementary work through 2032. The replacement is planned to provide four traffic lanes, full shoulders, and a shared pedestrian and bicycle path. No solicitation, contract award, or contractor is identified in the signal.

- The multiyear project may generate state-level procurement needs related to bridge construction, demolition, traffic management, and associated work. Firms should review Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation procurement notices for specific solicitations; none is identified here.
- The March 2027 closure and construction timeline are relevant to companies planning project staffing, delivery schedules, and traffic-management work in the Duluth–Superior corridor.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
- State of Minnesota
- State of Wisconsin

### Sources
- [The Government allocates $1,815 million to replace a major bridge between Wisconsin and Minnesota: What will change for drivers](https://www.cronista.com/en/today/the-government-allocates-1815-million-to-replace-a-major-bridge-between-wisconsin-and-minnesota-what-will-change-for-drivers) - El Cronista