Oliver Bridge Construction Begins Today

Will Last Until the Fall

DULUTH, Minn.-The Oliver Railroad Bridge rehabilitation project began today.

This is the second year Canadian National Railroad has worked on the bridge, with the goal of making it stronger.

The work will cause daytime closure of the roadway below the rail bridge from 8 a-m to 5 p-m on weekdays. The daily closures are expected to last into the fall.

The bridge work included in 2017 is as follows:

• Full replacement of the 47-foot-long Span 1 on the east end of the bridge.
• Removal of the steel cross ties and steel deck which carries the rail.
  • Installation of new solid timber deck to carry the rail.