Bicentennial Bridge expected to remain in up position into Thursday
Posted: Jul 8, 2025 4:13 PM EDT
Harbor Master Mike Moran ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- Harbor Master Mike Moran announced Michigan Department of Transportation representatives were at the Bicentennial Bridge Tuesday morning still trying to determine the exact cause of the malfunction.
The bridge was stuck closed for several days following the failure of a hydraulic cylinder, which has since been replaced, but another issue left the westbound lanes unable to close.
Moran said the eastbound span is lowered while the westbound lanes remain up.
An MDOT representative said an out-of-state specialist was also brought in to assist in finding the cause of the malfunction.
MDOT says the bridge will remain closed to vehicle traffic into Thursday.
Traffic still is being detoured.
