The City and State are currently reviewing responses from prospective construction contractors to refurbish the Magnolia Bridge, which crosses Bayou St. John near Cabrini High School. The contract opened for public bid in early September.
The project scope of work includes:
- Cleaning and painting the superstructure and decking;
- Sealing cracks in the sub-structure; and
- Replacing decking, beams, and other structural components.
The Magnolia Bridge was one of the first bridges to provide access over Bayou St. John and is often used for weddings and other special events. The project is cost shared with the Department of Transportation and Development using Federal funds and the Regional Planning Commission.
Details of the construction sequencing and timeline will be available once the construction contractor’s contract has been awarded.