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Regional Boards => Southeast => Topic started by: Dougtone on January 26, 2020, 11:38:19 AM

Title: Belle Chasse Tunnel and Judge Perez Bridge
Post by: Dougtone on January 26, 2020, 11:38:19 AM
Check out the Belle Chasse Tunnel and Judge Perez Bridge on LA 23 over the Algiers Canal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, while you still have the chance.
https://www.gribblenation.org/2020/01/belle-chasse-tunnel-and-judge-perez.html (https://www.gribblenation.org/2020/01/belle-chasse-tunnel-and-judge-perez.html)

There is a place to replace the crossing starting in 2021 with a new toll bridge expected to open in 2024. It will be Louisiana's first public-private partnership, with $162 million in funds having been approved for the project.

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/article_3ca4405e-210a-11ea-854a-ff39127e6e33.html (https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/article_3ca4405e-210a-11ea-854a-ff39127e6e33.html)
Title: Re: Belle Chasse Tunnel and Judge Perez Bridge
Post by: sparker on January 31, 2020, 06:06:30 PM
From the pix, I'm guessing that the tunnel was rendered impassible for quite some time during and after the Katrina disaster/debacle.  A bridge would, of course, obviate this problem -- and it's not surprising it took 14+ years to identify the funds and funding method to effect the fix, considering all the other projects required to repair various damage in and around the region. 
Title: Re: Belle Chasse Tunnel and Judge Perez Bridge
Post by: MCRoads on March 20, 2020, 09:36:51 PM
Will they seal the tunnel, or make inprovements to it and use it as a toll-free bypass for locals?
Title: Re: Belle Chasse Tunnel and Judge Perez Bridge
Post by: 74/171FAN on March 17, 2025, 02:19:44 PM
Title: Re: Belle Chasse Tunnel and Judge Perez Bridge
Post by: roadman65 on March 17, 2025, 08:57:53 PM
Great video.