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Last night (January 28, 2010), the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge was all lights as workers from Rainbow, Inc in Minneapolis erected scaffolding they will use to paint the north tower of the bridge. Next will come a large tent that will cover the scaffolding and the tower while they sandblast the old paint off, down to the steel. Then 3 coats of paint will be applied; all this to be completed by March 17 when the first vessel traffic of the season will be able to move under the bridge. The bridge cannot be lifted while the work is being done. Just above the entry for auto traffic, you can see large steel beams that will provide the first floor for their work, leaving the basement level for auto traffic. Click here for larger version |
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Going to be lookin Nice & Pretty for the beginning of the 2010shipping season.
Paul
Galveston Island, TX
Thanks for the updates in the off season…we love knowing what is happening in the Duluth harbor!
That's a gorgeous picture–almost like a cathedral.
Thanks, Ken.
Will look nice & pretty for the start of the shipping season.
Paul
Galveston Island, Tx
Hello Ken and Paul! What a great picture, Ken, and thanks for keeping us all informed of what's going on in Duluth. Your bridge will be beautiful and we'll all (at least those of us in other parts of the US) enjoy watching it in action. Y'all stay warm up there!
Jill
Mountain Brook, Alabama
Thanks for all the pictures. I can't wait for the shipping season to begin once again.
I have three Duluth sites that I visit quite a few times a day, and this is one of my favorites.
Thanks again.
Jan
Rochester, MN
Visit DULUTH often — and totally enjoy watching the bridge go up
and a ship go under. Was at the bridge last weekend to see the
work being done. Look forward to when the first ships come in.
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Its been amazing experince to watch the opening and closing of Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge surrounded by lights and in night DULUTH look like another wonder of the world.
Its a fantastic start for shipping 2010 season.
Thanks for keeping it updated.