The City is currently reviewing a proposal from the construction contractor, Durr Heavy Construction, LLC., that would shorten the duration of this contract by altering the method the bridges are repaired. Once the proposal has been fully vetted and approved by the Louisiana Department of Transportation, construction can begin. Construction is still scheduled to begin in the spring of 2019.

Inspections in late 2017 revealed that the following structures are not safe for vehicular traffic. The City closed the bridges to allow a licensed engineer to assess the conditions of each bridge and prepare engineering plans to repair the bridges.

Bridges currently closed to vehicular traffic are:

• East and west bound Lake Forest Boulevard Bridge over the Citrus Canal;
• East and west bound bridges at the intersection of Morrison Road and Mayo Road; and
• East bound Lake Forest Boulevard bridge at the Benson Canal.

The scope of planned work varies by bridge but may include:

• Repairing damaged pile cap(s);
• Removing and replacing existing approach slab(s);
• Removing and salvaging existing guardrail(s); and
• Installing permanent pavement striping and signage.

When repairs to the bridges are completed, each bridge will safely allow emergency vehicles and school busses to cross the canals. 

Safety is the City’s top priority. We are working to repair and reopen these bridges to vehicular traffic as soon as possible and minimize traffic inconveniences. Traffic control signs and barrels are in place to keep residents and commuters safe. Residents are asked to please mind the traffic control signs and barricades and never move them from their assigned locations.  

For more information about this project contact RoadworkNOLA at roadwork@nola.gov or 504-658-ROAD (7623).