ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — The Perry Bridge over the Vermilion River in Abbeville is closed to traffic as construction crews begin a $22 million preservation project.
The bridge, also known as the La. 82 bridge, serves more than 4,000 vehicles each day in Vermilion Parish.
The Department of Transportation and Development project includes mechanical, electrical and structural improvements aimed at extending the bridge’s lifespan. The project follows ongoing concerns regarding reliability and frequent closures at the river crossing…