Good news for New Orleans commuters: the LA 39/Judge Seeber/Claiborne Ave. bridge will stay open this weekend. The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) says one of the bridge motors, which had been causing problems, was replaced early on Friday. This means traffic can continue as usual.
Earlier reports said the bridge would close this weekend for repairs. But after the broken motor was quickly replaced today, the DOTD canceled the closure. The bridge, important for both cars and boats, had mechanical issues that required extra time for repairs. The faster-than-expected fix is good news for local residents and businesses that use this route.
The DOTD had planned to close the bridge from 10 p.m. today to 7 p.m. Sunday. Thanks to the quick repair of the first motor, the bridge will stay open this weekend. However, another closure will be needed to install the second motor, though the date hasn’t been set yet. Drivers are reminded that future interruptions may still happen.
As traffic returns to the bridge, the DOTD warns that future closures will happen to install the second motor. The bridge is important for both travel and local business in New Orleans. The DOTD says it will keep the public updated so people can plan their commutes and daily activities.
