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Monday, October 6, 2025

Portage Lake Lift Bridge inspections postponed; new schedule pending

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Brad Wieferich, director | Michigan Department Of Transportation

Brad Wieferich, director | Michigan Department Of Transportation

Routine inspections of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which connects Houghton and Hancock, have been postponed. The inspections were originally scheduled for next week.

According to officials, a new timetable for the inspections will be announced in the future. Until then, there will be no lane closures or restrictions on bridge lifts.