Work to rehabilitate the Second Blue Water Bridge in Ontario, Canada is going well, according to a mid-project report by the Federal Bridge Corporation.

The Federal Bridge Corporation (FBCL), which owns, manages and operates international bridges in Ontario, reports that the work, which includes full-depth concrete deck repair, is 45% complete. Key progress includes milling of asphalt, removal of waterproofing, and deck surface grinding. Next month (September) will see waterproofing operations and paving. FBCL has collaborated with Michigan Department of Transport on this project.

Contractors grind the deck of the Blue Water Bridge, Ontario, Canada during rehab work. Credit: FBCL

The Blue Water Bridge is a twin-span bridge that carries road traffic over the St Clair River between Port Huron, Michigan, USA and Point Edward, Ontario, Canada. The rehab work on the second Blue Water Bridge, which brings traffic into Canada, has been going on since March. The First Blue Water Bridge underwent similar work in 2023.