Portage Lake Lift Bridge maintenance May 6-7

HOUGHTON, Mich. - Crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be performing deck maintenance work on the US-41/M-26 Portage Lake Lift Bridge between the cities of Houghton and Hancock next week.

Work will be done between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7.

Motorists should expect some additional bridge lifts during these times to allow for the maintenance work.

This project will help ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the bridge.