Proposal to reinstate Belle Chasse Bridge tolls gains attention

BELLE CHASSE, La. (WGNO) — There is still no exact timeline for when Belle Chasse Bridge tolls return. In the meantime, the state is discussing a potential settlement that could bring back tolls at different rates.

“Those tolls are suspended. I placed Plenary on notice and at the same time we put them on notice. We also are suspending the tolls we’re going to make. We’re going to get a better deal for Plaquemines, a better deal for Louisiana,” said Gov. Jeff Landry.

It’s been one year since Landry suspended Belle Chasse Bridge tolls, but now it looks like those tolls could be coming back, a return that many parish residents say they don’t want…

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