Carlie Kollath Wells is a breaking news reporter at NOLA.com and The Times-Picayune. But is that sharp slope seen truly the case? Driver was rescued after cab of 18-wheeler went into the water, Trucker cast into lake helped by good Samaritan: 'My instinct kicked in'. The western leg of I-410 through West Baton Rouge Parish was subsequently dropped in the early 1960s. But the causeway wasnt bowing out without a fight. These parallel bridges cross the eastern end of Lake Pontchartrain in southern Louisiana from New Orleans to Slidell. 0:04. Next is a partial interchange with US Highway90, which transitions from North Broad Street to the one-way couplet of Allen and New Orleans streets. Many people who traveled to the bridge also said that in reality, it wasnt as steep as photos made it seem. The trick is to use a wide angle camera lens, which ends up compressing the depth of the photo. This is the widest and most heavily trafficked bridge over the lower Mississippi, the closest comparable bridge is in St. Louis, MO. All rights reserved. Love New Orleans? This allowed New Orleans to expand, which was limited in available land to develop because of the presence of wetlands. Interstate 410 was originally proposed along a freeway loop through West and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Updated: Jul. 04/20/12. [2][3][4], I-610 is classified as an urban Interstate by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The corridor for Interstate 410 resurfaced as part of the Louisiana Statewide Transportation Plan Update (December 2003) under project number LSTP-029.1 The project outlined an extension of Interstate 510 to the south and west from New Orleans East.6 However, it was never enacted upon. The only road into Louisiana south of I-10 is Hwy 90, and itscurrently closed to traffic at the Pearl River Bridge. These numbers were low for a proposed six lane freeway.2. Interstate 10 (I-10) is the southernmost transcontinental highway in the Interstate Highway System I-90, I-80, and I-40. In 1969, Louisianas Lake Pontchartrain Causeway was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest bridge over water in the world. 6 However, it was never enacted upon. The controversy was soon put to bed when Guinness quite reasonably decided to create two new categories. Thank you! 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM PDT. There was a problem saving your notification. Thomas Lee Osborne, The Interstate-410 Planning Process: A case study (masters thesis, Louisiana State University at New Orleans, 1972), vi. An abandoned underground bunker not far from downtown New Orleans. The highest bridge in the world rises a dizzying 1,854 feet above the river. Is it a real and scary setup? The 18-wheeler was hauling a tanker trailer. An environmental reported from January 8, 1973 cited that restrictions should be placed on wetland reclamation and that future development should be directed to the terrace lands of the Lake Pontchartrain North Shore. At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Crime. This joint venture project for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development the was for the critical 1.1-mile long, high rise portion of the twin Interstate 10 bridges over Lake Pontchartrain into New Orleans. All rights reserved. Southern end of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway at Metaire. An 18-wheeler overturned in the westbound lanes of I-10 on the bridge that connects Slidell and New Orleans early Sunday, July 10, 2022. All through traffic is advised not to use US 61 because of the need for Hurricane Ida response. The second span was only about 50 feet longer than the original, but it was enough to finally catch the attention of theGuinness Book of World Records (first published in 1955). The corridor for Interstate 410 resurfaced as part of the Louisiana Statewide Transportation Plan Update (December 2003) under project number LSTP-029. The damage to the Twin Spans and to U.S. Route 90 to the east left only one route into New Orleans from the east, the U.S. Route 11 bridge just west of the Twin Spans. The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) accepted a bid of $30.9 million from Boh Brothers Construction Company on September 9, 2005, to reconstruct the bridges, starting with the less damaged westbound span. People loyal to the causeway, however, were quick to point out that the criteria of measurement used by Guinness included aggregate structures, which would include land bridges at the ends of the main bridge and an undersea tunnel. Starting Monday, July 10th, drivers traveling from Slidell to the south shore can expect recurring rolling lane closures in both directions on the Twin Span Bridge. Why it matters: I-10 is the main corridor through south Louisiana and . We are surrounded by water, so great bridges are essential for our livelihood. There are calls to remove I-10 from the Claiborne Expressway in New Orleans and rename I-610 to I-10. [7], Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, "Table 2: Auxiliary Routes of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways", "Claiborne Avenue expressway demolition gets support in report", "Movement to remove Claiborne Expressway gets presidential backing", Template:Attached KML/Interstate 610 (Louisiana), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Interstate_610_(Louisiana)&oldid=1146147034, No westbound exit to West End Boulevard; also connects with, Eastbound exit and westbound entrance; remaining movements via I-10 exit 238A, This page was last edited on 23 March 2023, at 01:32. Eastbound I-10 near New Orleans remains closed to truck traffic indefinitely following Man found dead in burning semi truck at Laredo truck stop, Troopers in six states to team up for enforcement initiative this week, This 8 vehicle pileup was the third in the same I-70 construction zone in three days. [4], On August 1, 2014, the bridge was officially named the Frank Davis "Naturally N'Awlins" Memorial Bridge to honor the former WWL-TV News personality Frank Joseph Davis (19422013) who often fished near the bridge.[5]. Open Now. Let us know what you love about New Orleans bridges in the comments below. An 18-wheeler overturned Sunday morning on Interstate 10 West, closing the Twin Span bridge heading toward New Orleans for several hours, officials said. Update: Trucker cast into lake helped by good Samaritan: 'My instinct kicked in'. Coastal Environmentals, Inc., Environmental Considerations, Interstate I-410., Bypass report shows $910 million, 6-phase plan.. No purchase necessary. https://t.co/dkoqkG8QhG, New Orleans Traffic (@NOLA_Traffic) September 23, 2021. This freeway is part of the originally planned network that was laid out in 1956, and its last section was completed in 1990.. I-10 stretches from the Pacific Ocean at State Route 1 (SR 1, Pacific Coast Highway) in Santa Monica, California, to I-95 in Jacksonville, Florida. The debris from the demolition was used to line the nearby lake bottom as an underwater reef. We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the worlds hidden wonders. Thu 9a-9a. During public hearings in 1958, there was much debate about the highway cutting through the park. Interstate-10 East near Downman Road is back open following a traffic fatality near there Friday afternoon. The High Rise Bridge along I-10 crosses the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal in New Orleans East and is a frequent choke point for traffic due to its steep grad. That bridge is called the Eshima Ohashi Bridge and is located in Japan. For more than four years, a viral video of an exceptionally steep bridge has confounded the internet. (WLOX) - Traffic on I-10 headed into Louisiana is still at a crawl as crews continue repair work on the East Pearl River Bridge, but . ALL trucks traveling I-10 E to New Orleans MUST use I-12. (WLOX) - Traffic on I-10 headed into Louisiana is still at a crawl as crews continue repair work on the East Pearl River Bridge, but things are progressing. Former worker kills two at FMT Shipyard in Harvey, Becoming less stormy this week with intense heat, Tropical Depression Don to stay out over the Atlantic, Guinness World Record for steepest street, previous record holder isnt too far behind. The current bridge spans were constructed in the second half of the 2000s after the original bridges were extensively damaged by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. [2][3][4], Widening to six lanes, I-610 begins to parallel the Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) line as it crosses the Orleans Avenue Drainage Canal from Lakeview into City Park. TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash in I-10 roadwork zone creates further congestion in Hancock Co. LIVE REPORT: I-10 overpass now officially closed at Menge Ave. South Mississippi Mental Health Resources, currently closed to traffic at the Pearl River Bridge. Then in July 2011, Guinness announced that the newly completed Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China was now the worlds longest bridge over water. Eventually, an entirely new bridge was constructed, starting in 2006, so that it would be less vulnerable to storms. Phase 1 of the project was to reestablish two-way traffic on the eastbound span within 45 days. The I-10 High Rise Bridge, known locally as the High Rise, is a bridge carrying 6 lanes of Interstate 10 (I-10) over the Industrial Canal in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is the widest and most heavily trafficked bridge over the lower Mississippi, the closest comparable bridge is in St. Louis, MO. In 1969, Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain Causeway was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest bridge over water in the world. Click here to subscribe to WLOX News on YouTube: Keep up with South Mississippi news, sports, and local events on our YouTube channel! Trucks traveling I-10 eastbound to New Orleans are advised to take I-12 either in Baton Rouge or at I-55 north in LaPlace. This 19th-century benevolent society and jazz hall was rescued from abandonment to again host live music. Various alternatives were also studied for the crossing over Harvey Canal (Intracoastal Waterway). While some Trip Advisor reviews acknowledged the impressive slope, most of the reviews came away disappointed with the bridges actual steepness. All through traffic is advised not to use US 61 because of the need for Hurricane Ida response. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. Get more stories like this one delivered right to your email. The eastbound left lane on the I-10 Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge at milepost 218 near I-310 south in St. Charles Parish is closed due to a large truck fire that occurred on September 20. Motorists will no longer be diverted to the Chef Menteur Highway exit and can again . The west span reopened on January 6, 2006, returning four lanes of traffic to flow once again. Authorities have not said what was in the tanker or if anything spilled. Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. With good weather, the repairs are expected to take about a month to finish. Idk. An ingenious solution to a tricky engineering problem, this spiraling bridge takes drivers for a dizzying spin. All rights reserved. After Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, the old Twin Spans suffered extensive damage, as the rising storm surge pulled or shifted bridge segments off their piers. See real-time traffic conditions via the state's traffic site, 511la.org. Google Maps calls it the Ejimao Bridge, but will still take you to the bridge when you search for the Eshima Ohashi Bridge. Then, in 2011, a rival claim from China . In many of the scariest photos of the bridge, a shoreline can be seen in the foreground. Winner will be selected at random on 08/01/2023. [8] The current bridges also feature traffic cameras and electronic message boards to alert motorists of any potential problems on the bridge, much like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway bridge. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway from the southbound entrance. Closely following is exit3, consisting of a diamond interchange with Louisiana Highway 3021 (Elysian Fields Avenue), a major divided thoroughfare that also provides access to Dillard University and the University of New Orleans. A crew could be seen pulling the cab out of the water just before 5 p.m. At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Consisting of an eastbound exit and westbound entrance, the remaining movements are provided via exit238A on I-10, as I-610 curves northeast to merge with I-10 once again. interstate-guide.com. The westbound lanes of the bridge reopened shortly after 6:45 p.m. Daily traffic volume in 2013 averaged between 68,000 and 70,900vehicles over the entire route. 2. This bridge is over 6 miles. I-10 Bridge closures cause concerns during hurricane season, NOPD investigating fatal early morning shooting in Plum Orchard, NOPD on track to have fewest officers in more than 75 years, crime analyst says, Woman killed in car on Chef Menteur Highway, Elderly woman carjacked on Mazant Street, police seek publics help to identify suspects, 10-year-old fan picked out of 70,000+ by Taylor Swift for a special moment, WATCH VIDEO: Suspects wanted for carjacking elderly female on Mazant Street. See. The initial stretch of the Baton Rouge Expressway linked East Boulevard in Downtown Baton Rouge with the State Capitol complex and Plank Road (LA 67) north by Memorial Stadium. Photos. This interchange also serves to connect westbound I-610 to eastbound I-10. Or has the video been edited? 6,714 feet (2,046 m) [1] History. It is a 23.83 mile long bridge that is known as the longest bridge over water in the world. Interstate 510 provides a high speed route to St. Bernard Parish from I-10 in conjunction with Louisiana Highway 47 (Paris Road). The I-10 Twin Span Bridge, a nearly 5.5-mile (8.9km) causeway officially known as the Frank Davis "Naturally N'Awlins" Memorial Bridge, consists of two parallel trestle bridges. Plans for the highway included two crossings of the Mississippi River along a corridor traversing substantial areas of wetlands. So if youre a thrill-seeker hoping to ride up an impossibly steep climb, you might be disappointed if you travel to this bridge. Is it a real and scary setup? Here are 3 of the most majestic youll ever come across. Prefabricated steel bridge spans were used on the westbound bridge in two areas to replace destroyed segments and segments used on the eastbound span. It connects two cities separated by a lake. 16 reviews of I-10 Highrise Bridge "For the life of me, I just don't understand WHY O WHY theres ALWAYS traffic on this portion of the interstate system!!! The bridge itself is built upon over 9,500 concrete pilings and is one of the most iconic bridges in the region. How does the photo oversell it so much then? A bascule drawbridge is located at the 16.0-mile marker on the causeway, allowing water traffic to pass under the bridge. Louisiana transportation officials are warning truck drivers to avoid a portion of eastbound I-10 near New Orleans after a truck fire damaged a bridge earlier this week. Then, in 2011, a rival claim from China threatened to oust the nearly 24-mile bridge from the top spot. From the west, I-610 begins at the JeffersonOrleans parish line, also the line between unincorporated Metairie and the city of New Orleans. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The bridge is still being evaluated for truckload weights and will be posted accordingly once safe weights are established. For people heading north from the city, or traveling south towards New Orleans, one major obstacle had to be circumvented: Lake Pontchartrain. In 1972, a lawsuit was filed, citing that the project violated a 1968 law forbidding the use of parkland as a route for highways unless there was no other alternative route and steps were taken to mitigate park damage. INTERSTATE 10 BRIDGE OVER LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN - MAIN SPANS. HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. 1961 Baton Rouge area map outlining the Interstate 410 urban loop. (image via DOTD traffic camera). Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. All through traffic is advised not to use US 61 because of the need for . St. Tammany marine deputies rescued the driver from the water and he was taken to land, where they say he is receiving medical care for what appears to be minor injuries. 18 wheeler fire on I-10 pic.twitter.com/HNH8VsWHJg, Tim Givens (@TGGivens) September 20, 2021. Or at least thats what these online posts claim, and they have photo and video evidence to support it. Additionally, the span was closed periodically for maintenance work, which is covered by Phase 3 of the original contract. The bridge is so long that motorists lose sight of land for an eight-mile stretch, and drivers have been known to freeze out of some kind of false seaborne fear, at which point the police have escorted them off the bridge. This repair project is to correct damage the bridge sustained after being hit back in November. MDOT is working to add more signs to make sure motorists are aware of that Hwy 90 closure before trying to detour in that directions. For more than four years, a viral video of an exceptionally steep bridge has confounded the internet. One of the worlds longest pedestrian suspension bridges. Traffic cameras around noon showed a tow truck working on removing the tanker. Or has the video been edited? [2], The approaches to the westbound lanes were completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 8, 2011, and the opening of all six lanes the next morning. Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at www.511la.org or by downloading the Louisiana 511 app. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway became the longest bridge over water (continuous), while the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge became the longest bridge over water (aggregate). And while the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge has since lost its title to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which opened in October 2018, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway remains the worlds longest bridge continuously over water, more than 60 years after the completion of its original span. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. The people of New Orleans got right to work to restore the bridges prior to the storm, and soon there was two-way traffic on the eastbound span. (Image via DOTD), A tow truck was working to remove the crashed tanker trailer on the I-10 Twin Span as of noon Sunday, July 10, 2022. If you have ever traveled around New Orleans, then there is no doubt youve crossed a beautiful bridge. Initially a four-lane freeway, I-610 branches off of I-10 at exit230 as it crosses over the 17th Street Canal into the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. This Art Deco airport was once deemed the air hub of the Americas.. Add to Trip. Three alignments were studied for I-410 near Luling and five in the Chalmette-Meraux study area. In order to allow ships to pass underneath it, the bridge was designed to be tall. A video of it posted to Twitter just two weeks ago has been viewed over two and a half million times. Check back for more details as they develop. 2023 Atlas Obscura. The Mississippi Department of Transportation shared some photos of the work Monday morning. The wider bridges eliminated the bottlenecking that occurred at both ends of the old bridges and also are able to accommodate 50 percent more traffic than the old twin spans, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Areas along the I-410 corridor were sparsely populated at the time.2, Funds and Interstate mileage for Interstate 410 were allocated from the cancelled Riverfront Expressway (I-310) in the 1960s. Further objection to Interstate 410 cited that highway was chiefly a land development corridor with little traffic demand and utility as a bypass route for transcontinental travelers.2 Lack of coordination between highway planners, elected officials and the public ultimately led to the cancellation of I-410. The left lane remains closed on the I-10 E at MM 218 (Bonnet Carre Bridge, St. Charles Parish). After about two two weeks, crews will swap sides and close the left lane until work is complete. It took just 14 months to build the first two-lane span of the causeway, which opened in 1956 with a total length of 23.86 miles. Click hereto submit your story or fill out the form below: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! On October 30, 2008, as construction workers were preparing a form for a concrete pour, a girder collapsed sending 10 workers plunging into Lake Pontchartrain approximately 30 feet (9.1m) below. Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. The westbound lanes of the bridge have been closed since at least 7:30 a.m., according to Louisiana State Police. Cosigned with LA 47, Interstate 510 constitutes a freeway spur linking I-10 with Chalmette and St. Bernard Parish. Something youd like VERIFIED? Trucks traveling I-10 eastbound to New Orleans should take I-12 either in Baton Rouge or at I-55 north in LaPlace because truck traffic is closed at this location. [2][3][4], Nearing the end of its route, I-610 is reduced to its original four-lane capacity while passing through an interchange with Franklin Avenue (exit4). A short portion remains in use as a public fishing pier in Slidell. This exit (2B) consists of an eastbound entrance and westbound exit. In other words, elements that were distinctly not over water.. 1966 [1] Location. I-10 Highrise Bridge. 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