Opposition continues for proposed Mississippi River bridge location

Work is in place to determine proposed Mississippi River Bridge between Plaquemine and St. Gabriel, but concerns persist among residents regarding the long-term impact of the project.

The talks highlighted the fourth and final quarterly meeting of the Capital Area Roads and Bridge District last week at the State Capital.

The decision on location of the bridge likely will be completed by the end of next year, once the final studies are complete, according to Christine Brignac, Critical Projects Assistant Administrator for the state Department of Transportation and Development…

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