(Houghton, MI) - The Michigan Department of Transportation will be performing repairs on the Portage Lake lift bridge between Houghton and Hancock next week. The work will require bridge lifts and southbound traffic lanes closures.
Beginning Tuesday, July 26th, mechanical and electrical work will take place. Structural repairs take place the evening of the 27 and run thru the 28th.
The U.S. Coast Guard has authorized MDOT to make temporary changes in the bridge operation rules during this work. Wednesday, July 27, through Friday morning, July 29, the lift bridge will require a three-hour advance notice for openings between 7 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. Mariners should provide advance notice directly to the bridge operator by calling 906-482-7552.
This schedule is tentative and may be adjusted. This work will help ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the bridge.
