Huey P. Long Bridge Switch Conference

Big Milestone for the Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project

On Monday DOTD officials announced the upcoming traffic switch from the old lanes of the Huey P Long Bridge to the newly constructed lanes. Once the traffic switch is complete the old lanes will be demolished so the new lanes can be further widened to the final 43' width. The two existing lanes are very narrow with a total width of 18' so once the new lanes are completely constructed it will be a definite upgrade.

 

Above: Great turn out for the press conference and inaugural drive

 

Above: LTM Program Director, Steve Spohrer

 

Above: LaDOTD District 2 Administrator, Michael Stack

 

Above: Jefferson Parish President, John F. Young, Jr.

 

Above: Representative, Robert Billiot

 

Above: Jefferson Parish Councilman, Paul Johnston

 

Above: New Orleans Deputy Mayor, Cedric Grant

 

Above: WWLTV Traffic Reporter, Christina Leavenworth interviewing Michael Stack

 

After the press conference public officials and construction personnel drove over the new lanes for the inaugural drive.

 

Above: The new exit sign for Jefferson Hwy

 

Above: One the fully widened approaches

 

Above: The Inaugural Drive

 

Above: The Inaugural Drive

 

Above: The Inaugural Drive

 

 

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