Michigan Department of Transportation
12/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/04/2025 08:10
Portage Lake Lift Bridge test lifts planned for next week
HOUGHTON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be conducting inspections on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock next week, requiring bridge lifts.
Various test lifts will be performed at night (7 p.m. - midnight) Tuesday, Dec. 9, and Wednesday, Dec. 10.
The lifts are planned to last 10 to 15 minutes each. Between lifts, traffic will be allowed to clear. Resulting closures will affect vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
During the inspections, the bridge may be raised to the intermediate position during periods of lower traffic.
This schedule is weather-dependent and may be adjusted.
This work will help ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the bridge.
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