PROJECTPRE-RFP

Traffic control for MDOT lift bridge

Houghton Housing Commission
Detected
Jul 11, 2026
116 days ago
Sector
Transportation
Est. value
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What's planned

MDOT will run a $30M+ lift bridge project from 2026 through 2028 (possibly 2029), with the city expecting extensive traffic control measures around the bridge. While MDOT leads construction, the city will manage local impacts, detours, and operations. Traffic engineering, temporary signal, ITS, and public communication vendors can help the city plan and implement local traffic management and traveler information.

Background

City notes need for significant traffic control around the bridge while MDOT phases work.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 11, 2026
Agency
Houghton Housing Commission

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