Southbound I-75 lanes on Zilwaukee Bridge reopened early, northbound lanes closing Aug. 1 for maintenance

SAGINAW, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reopened all lanes of southbound I-75 on the Zilwaukee Bridge today after early completion of preventive maintenance.  

This work is a part of a two-stage, $2.9 million investment of preventive maintenance on the Zilwaukee Bridge. Work includes expansion joint repair, deck patching and resealing. Now that stage one of work on the southbound lanes is complete, stage two work on the northbound lanes is set to begin Aug. 1. Detour information for stage two will be announced prior to work starting.