US 2, Bong Bridge

Douglas County 

Traffic Impacts

US 2 remains open to traffic, but:

  • On eastbound US 2: The inside lane and shoulder are closed from the north- and southbound I-35 ramps to the roundabout on the Wisconsin side of the bridge.
  • On westbound US 2: Temporary barrier wall is in place from the tied arch section to the turn lane entrance ramp to southbound I-35, and the inside lane and shoulder are closed from the roundabout through the end of the barrier wall.
    • On the Minnesota side of the river, motorists will encounter the following ramp closures:
      • The northbound I-35 ramp to eastbound US 2 is closed through 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14.
      • Traffic will be detoured via northbound I35 to South 27th Avenue West to southbound I-35 to US 2.
  • Sidewalk from Susquehanna Avenue in Superior across the bridge to West Michigan Street in Duluth will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 17.
  • Closures are contractor and weather dependent.