NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) —A huge part of the New Orleans transportation system has been out of use for 20 years, but relief may be in sight.The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is nearing final design on the approximately $44 million rehabilitation of the Almonaster Bridge across the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal. The Alomnaster Bridge is within Councilman Eugene Green’s District who says constituents are in need it’s rehabilitation.“It’s an access route that’s mostly for businesses, but it does impact residential traffic too,” said Green.The project is set to return vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle access to the area, reconnecting Almonaster to old Gentilly road for the first time since 2005.The rehabilitation of the Almonaster Avenue bridge received $20 million in federal highway funds and a commitment of $1.5 million from the city of New Orleans; Port NOLA will fund the remainder.The estimated start date of construction is late 2026, once the contract is awarded. The…..