Progress to reopen Superior Canal Bridge on LA 82 underway. Bridge remains closed until further notice for structural repairs – Cameron Parish
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 5:49:26 PM
Cameron Parish – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that progress is being made to repair the Superior Canal Bridge on LA 82. The engineering design of the repairs is anticipated to be complete by the end of this week. Having a design in hand, the onsite contractor, C.E.C. Inc., will finalize procurement and fabrication of the needed bridge parts.
C.E.C. Inc. has already conducted an onsite review of the bridge parts needing repair. C.E.C. Inc. is scheduling equipment, manpower, and other materials needed to conduct the repairs in the quickest manner possible. All preparation work will be completed prior to bridge parts delivery in an effort to minimize the closure duration.
The Superior Canal Bridge was closed on June 7, 2023, after a field inspection revealed the need for structural repairs. The bridge will remain closed until the repairs are complete.
DOTD will issue an update once an anticipated date of opening is determined.
C.E.C. Inc. was awarded the contract for Project H.014549 with a bid of $1,956,116 in October 2022. The project will conduct repairs caused by Hurricane Laura to Grand Chenier and Superior Bridges mechanical components, electrical components, bridge operator house, and structural members. This project is currently underway. The components found deficient in the recent inspection were not included in this project.
Detour:
- Motorists heading east along LA 82 (Cameron to Pecan Island): Take LA 27 N (Holmwood) to LA 14 E (Kaplan), then LA 35 S (Forked Island), then LA 82 S to Pecan Island.
- Motorists heading west along LA 82 (Pecan Island to Cameron): Take LA 82 N (Forked Island), then LA 35 N (Kaplan), then LA 14 W (Holmwood), then LA 27 S to Cameron.
Safety reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
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