DOT releases $1 billion for Wisconsin bridge project
On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it would release over $1 billion for a major bridge replacement in northern Wisconsin after state leaders warned that delays could hurt the region. The $1.05 billion in grant funding was allocated under programs that are part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The project will replace the John A. Blatnik Bridge, which connects Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. The bridge was built in 1961, with about 33,000 vehicles crossing it each day.
“As a son of Wisconsin, I know just how vital this bridge is to the future of Superior and Duluth,” said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who also was a former congressman from Wisconsin, in a news release. “After months of hard work, our team is ready to get this money out the door and shovels in the dirt.”
