HOUGHTON/HANCOCK, MI— Lane closures are expected next week, as inspections take place on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says drivers should expect intermittent single-lane closures on the bridge from Monday, Oct. 6, through Friday, Oct. 10. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times.
From 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. nightly Oct. 6-8, the bridge will not lift for vessels while inspections are underway. The bridge will be set at the intermediate position to allow boats not requiring a full opening to pass under the bridge at any time.
