On July 26, 2011, the final major piece of steel was installed at the top of the Huey P. Long Bridge.  All major steel work is completed with some painting remaining.

View time-lapse video of the first Big Lift on June 19.

View time-lapse video of Big Lift II on November 20.

View time-lapse video of Big Lift III on April 9.

In August 2011, work began to build the new lanes on the bridge in both directions.  Steel beams called “stringers” were installed that will support the new lanes.  The contractor is expected to pour concrete on the new lanes before the end of 2011.

Late Spring/early Summer 2012, traffic will be switched to two new lanes on the bridge so the old lanes can be removed and the new lanes expanded to three wider lanes in each direction.

The bridge widening is on schedule for completion in 2013. At that time, the bridge will have three 11-foot lanes in each direction with eight-foot outside and two-foot inside shoulders.

For current lane closures and traffic impact information click here.

 

View Construction Timetable