I-210 Bridge Westbound Lane to Open Temporarily for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
I-210 Bridge Westbound Lane to Open Temporarily for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
DOTD has announced that all westbound lanes on the I-210 Prien Lake Bridge will be open from Wednesday, November 27 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, December 1 at 6 a.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday. The bridge will return to one lane westbound on Sunday, December 1 at 6. a.m. to continue construction work.
Both eastbound lanes on the I-210 Bridge are already open – More Info
“DOTD understands Thanksgiving is a heavily traveled holiday,” said DOTD Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D. “We are glad we are able to reopen the I-210 bridge during this busy time and hope everyone has safe travels.”
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