Grand Lake Pontoon Bridge extends closure

[Micah]

The Department of Transportation and Development announced that the Grand Lake Pontoon Bridge in Cameron Parish will extend its closure to another 2-3 weeks.
The reason for the extension is tub boat along with a barge hit the fender system causing the pilings to fall into the water - completely destroyed.
Currently the DOTD are accepting bids on the repair work. They expect to have awarded the contract by Thursday. At which time, the repairs will begin.
Once repaired, the pontoon that is currently stationed in Harvey, Louisiana will return.
The United States Coast Guard is putting in a full investigation as to the cause of the tug boat and barge incident.

http://www.kplctv.com/story/14900452...xtends-closure

[Hydro]

You guys would be in a bind if anything happens to the other bridge by Freds...

Not good...

Hydro

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Hydro

You guys would be in a bind if anything happens to the other bridge by Freds...

Not good...

Hydro

Anyone know why they have built a dirt dam just to the east of the bridge by Fred's?

[IGUESS]

I believe the water control structure that was under the road wasnt working right and alowing too much salt water into the fresh water side

[Micah]

Originally Posted by IGUESS

I believe the water control structure that was under the road wasnt working right and alowing too much salt water into the fresh water side

Correct