SLIDELL, La. — The U.S. 11 Bridge reopened to vehicular traffic Thursday afternoon around 2:15 p.m.
Construction began on the bridge in 2018; the $28.36 million dollar project included the following:
- making concrete and structural repairs
- replacing the grid deck
- painting
- installing a new fender system
- rehabilitation of the electrical and mechanical systems on the two drawbridges.
Officials say although the bridge is opening for vehicular traffic, the contractor will continue working to complete several projects. There are also several planned nighttime closures of the bridge in April.
Marine traffic will still have width restrictions when passing through the bridge until the testing and adjustments are completed.