[StBernard] Judge Seeber Bridge Closure

[Westley Annis]

DOTD has issued the following press release regarding the extended
closure of the Judge Seeber (Claiborne Avenue Bridge).
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Vehicular Closure:

There will be a total closure (24/7) of the bridge from March 15th -
May 13th. 
The beginning date may vary by a day or two since DOTD is coordinating
with U.S.C.G. and marine traffic. Closure updates will be sent out as
mid March approaches (this will include beginning and ending hours).The
work will consist of changing of wire ropes, electrical rehabilitation,
mechanical rehabilitation, deck replacement and structural
repairs.Possible Detours:
La 47(Paris road to I-510 / I-10), LA 46 St Claude Ave. “draw”
Bridge (official detour to which traffic will be diverted), and Florida
Ave. “draw” Bridge (parish route, local traffic only) 

NOTE: The St. Claude Ave. and Florida Ave. bridges are draw bridges and
are required to open for marine traffic. These bridges are owned and
operated by the Port of New Orleans. 

Marine Closure:

There will be two 5 day closures between March 15 and April 2. There
will be one 5 consecutive day (24hr) closure beginning on the March 15.
(This date may vary by a day or so depending on the U.S.C.G.’s
evaluation of shipping schedules. Updates will be sent out as mid March
approaches).
Following the first 5 day closure, a 2 - 7 day window will be allowed
to clear congested marine traffic and to allow the flexibility to line
up with shipping schedules, as to cause the least amount of disruption
to marine traffic. The U.S.C.G. will determine the appropriate length of
this window. Again updates will be sent out as mid March approaches.The
second 5 consecutive day closure will begin immediately following the
2-7 day window mentioned above.The work will consist of changing of wire
ropes.