Bridge Repair in Charlevoix

Oct. 28, 2023

The iconic blue bascule bridge in Charlevoix will be getting a glow up this fall and winter. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $6.3 million into the bridge and 20,000 pounds of structural steel, along with upgrades all around. That’s good news for the bridge, but tough news for drivers traveling to or through the city on US-31. The project starts Monday, Oct. 30, and is expected to wrap up in May of 2024. (Yep, that’s at least half a year of work!) In November and December, the bridge will have one lane open in either direction. In 2024, cars will shift back and forth between the west and east halves of the bridge, and there will be nighttime bridge closures, with traffic detoured on US-31, M-66, M-32, and US-131. Stay up to date on the closures by visitings MDOT’s construction site: mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/construction