Travel woes continue for Terrebonne Parish commuters as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) works on updating the status of several closed bridges. Because of safety concerns, DOTD has taken swift action to repair these critical pieces of infrastructure that have been deemed unsafe for public use. Despite the inconvenience caused to local residents, the department insists that maintaining driver safety is of paramount importance and adheres to all federal regulations in their actions.
Among the affected structures is the Boudreaux Canal Bridge on LA 56, a structure rooted in local history since its 1959 genesis, which was shut down after a recent inspection revealed structural deficiencies. DOTD is aiming to rapidly complete repairs to allow the bridge to safely reopen by the end of August. In an announcement obtained by DOTD, there are also grander designs for this stretch with a $30 million replacement bridge slated to go out to bid in the forthcoming summer.
Not spared by mechanical and electrical issues, the Daigleville Bridge, which connects LA 24 to LA 659, saw its traffic halt this past February. Currently at 31% completion, the bridge's repairs are being handled through a $1.4 million contract with Coastal Contractors, LLC, with DOTD setting a reopening target for October. Echoing this narrative of rejuvenation, the Bayou Blue Pontoon Bridge on LA 316 and Romero St. awaits its own revival following a Thanksgiving Day collision in 2024. Its $600,000 repair contract with Reliant Industrial Solutions, LLC, anticipates bridge rejuvenation by the close of August.
Capping off the list of developments is the Company Canal Bridge at LA 24 and LA 316. This particular bridge, built in a bygone 1951, is being reborn through a $30.4 million project handled by James Construction Group, LLC. The community eagerly anticipates that this new structure will indeed to soon open by the end of June.
