Construction kicks off on bridge connecting Twin Ports


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The $1.8 billion replacement projects officially began with a celebration on Monday.

DULUTH, Minn. — A groundbreaking celebration was held Monday at the Blatnik Bridge, which will be replaced over the next several years. 

The Blatnik Bridge, also called the High Bridge, connects Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. It was opened to traffic in 1961, and without help, it would have had to close by 2030. 

Minnesota, Wisconsin and the federal government are contributing to the $1.8 billion it will cost to replace the bridge in the same location it currently stands. 

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