Superior — The Blatnik Bridge was closed to traffic between Superior and Duluth for six hours Wednesday due to a semi truck overturning.
At approximately 7:45 a.m., a semi truck and trailer tipped onto its side, blocking both lanes of northbound traffic. According to the Superior Police Department and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the truck was successfully removed, and the lanes reopened around 2 p.m.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported in connection with the incident. Emergency response included units from the Superior Police Department and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, who managed traffic and coordinated the removal of the truck.
Authorities are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, which resulted in significant delays for motorists during the closure.