One lane open on La. 182 Bayou Ramos bridge
Mon, 01/10/2022 - 2:54pm
The state Department of Transportation and Development has set up portable stop lights at either end of the Bayou Ramos bridge on La. 182, allowing one lane of traffic at a time to cross the bridge.
The bridge had been closed since Dec. 23, when a barge broke free of its tow and struck the bridge about 3:20 a.m., causing significant damage. The barge strike is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Coast Guard.
There is still no official word on when bridge repairs will be complete or when the both lanes will be open.
The photo is courtesy of Parish Councilman Mark Duhon.