Mike Hepler took this photo of the Bayou Ramos bridge, which was hit Wednesday by a vessel. The bridge is closed.
La. 182 closed at Bayou Ramos bridge
From the St. Mary Office of Homeland Security Facebook page:
Effective immediately, LA 182 (US 90 Business) at the Bayou Ramous Bridge, between Morgan City and Amelia, is closed until further notice due to a collision by a marine vessel.
The detour will consist of US 90, however, the Bayou Ramous Bridge on US 90 is posted 15-25.
[The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development] appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
At 3:07 p.m. Thursday, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that the Bayou Ramos bridge is closed. The office said an incident Wednesday night resulted in damage to the bridge and that it will be closed until further notice.