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The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) announced the successful completion of the rehabilitation project on the Second Blue Water Bridge (SBWB), with both spans now open to traffic.
FBCL extended its sincere gratitude to its partners—the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and Facca Incorporated—for their invaluable collaboration throughout this essential project.
“The completion of this rehabilitation signifies a long-term investment in the bridge’s functionality and safety,” said Natalie Kinloch, CEO of FBCL. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners and travelers for their patience and collaboration throughout this project. Keeping the bridge operational during this time has been crucial for supporting the communities we serve and facilitating international commerce between Canada and the United States.”
Project Highlights
Extensive Rehabilitation Work: The project included concrete sidewalk rehabilitation, main span concrete deck repairs, waterproofing, and repaving of the SBWB. These efforts reinforce the bridge’s structure and ensure its integrity for years to come.
Strategic Maintenance: This essential project is a key component of our mandate to preserve the bridge structure and maintain its role as a vital economic conduit between Canada and the United States.
Effective Traffic Management: Leveraging lessons learned from past projects, FBCL and MDOT successfully managed traffic flow with minimal disruptions.
Continuous Operations with Bidirectional Traffic: With a history of over two decades without full shutdowns for maintenance, FBCL and MDOT successfully managed a bidirectional traffic flow on the First Blue Water Bridge with minimal disruptions.
FAST Toll Lane for Commercial Traffic Flow: The FAST toll lane remained open throughout the rehabilitation, helping maintain stable commercial truck traffic.
Local Lane Enhanced Safety: The dedicated local lane significantly improved safety and traffic flow for local residents and businesses, minimizing delays on Highway 402 and ensuring smooth transit to the U.S. |
