
The Review/Bill Decker
Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet talks to reporters Monday on the Long-Allen Bridge. Behind him are, from left: state Sen. Robert Allain, Berwick Police Chief JP Henry, Parish President Sam Jones, state Rep. Vincent St. Blanc and Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna.

Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet, right, speaks with state and local officials Monday at the Morgan City Archives during a briefing on the Long-Allen Bridge. Also shown from left are Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna, Berwick Police Chief JP Henry and DOTD Chief Operating Officer Eric Dauphine.
Latest word on bridge opening: Later this year
A visit from state transportation officials Monday didn’t offer much new information about when the Long-Allen Bridge will open, or why a rehabilitation project has kept the bridge closed for more


