(Michigan City, IN) - A bridge in Michigan City is scheduled to be reconstructed this year.

The bridge is on U.S 12 next to Blue Chip Casino.

Room for pedestrians and bicyclists could be added to each side of the bridge during the

reconstruction this summer and fall, Chris Murphy with American Structurepoint told the city’s

Redevelopment Commission last week.

The RDC made no decision on the space proposed for pedestrians and bicyclists, wanting to see a cost estimate next month before acting on the plans.

The Indiana Department of Transportation is having the bridge deck reconstructed beginning in the spring.

Anything extra would be the city’s responsibility, officials said.