Tiffany Statement on Trump Administration Delivering Over $1.05 Billion to Rebuild Blatnik Bridge Connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge on I-535, which connects Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project has received bipartisan support from both the Wisconsin and Minnesota congressional delegations. 

"More than 33,000 vehicles rely on the Blatnik Bridge each day, making it a vital link for workers, families, and businesses across the Twin Ports. After decades of use, replacing this bridge is critical to ensuring safe and dependable travel across the St. Louis Bay. With federal funding now secured, this project can move forward to deliver modern, reliable infrastructure that supports good-paying union jobs, strengthens supply chains, and provides safer commutes," said Congressman Tiffany.  

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