<P> The second three - lane bridge , just south of the first bridge , opened on July 22 , 1997 . The first bridge was immediately closed for extensive renovation . During this period , the new span used a three - lane configuration reminiscent of the one employed on the original bridge . A flyover ramp on the U.S. side temporarily diverted westbound traffic from the new bridge to the toll plaza , which was blocked off after the original bridge was rehabilitated . The original span was reopened on November 13 , 1999 , making the Blue Water Bridge the largest infrastructure - crossing project in North America . </P>
<P> The second three - lane bridge , just south of the first bridge , opened on July 22 , 1997 . The first bridge was immediately closed for extensive renovation . During this period , the new span used a three - lane configuration reminiscent of the one employed on the original bridge . A flyover ramp on the U.S. side temporarily diverted westbound traffic from the new bridge to the toll plaza , which was blocked off after the original bridge was rehabilitated . The original span was reopened on November 13 , 1999 , making the Blue Water Bridge the largest infrastructure - crossing project in North America . </P>
when was the second blue water bridge built
when was the second blue water bridge built
opened on July 22 , 1997
opened on July 22 , 1997