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USDOT Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Blatnik Bridge Replacement
The new structure will replace a 65-year-old bridge that serves as a vital link between Duluth and Superior. The project utilizes over $1 billion in federal funding to replace a structure carrying 33,000 vehicles daily. This federal investment aims to modernize a corridor supporting 265,000 trucks and $4 billion in goods annually. The project is expected to generate over 1,000 construction jobs and one million labor hours. Proponents state the new bridge will secure international commerce routes for labor unions and regional businesses. Social post regarding Blatnik Bridge funding and jobsSocial post regarding USDOT investment in Blatnik BridgeSocial post regarding Duluth groundbreaking and labor hoursSocial post regarding Blatnik Bridge vehicle and cargo statistics
