The bridge was destroyed by Katrina in 2005
MDOT proceeded with the state’s first ever "design/build" contract, accelerating project completion by hiring the same contractor to oversee project design and construction. The new bridge was built higher, eliminating the need for a draw. The contract was awarded in January 2006 and it opened with one lane in each direction in May 2007, earlier than scheduled; and all work was completed on time by November 2007.
Hubby and I stumbled upon this fest last year when we went to lunch at Rickey's in Bay St. Louis. A small festival that's chock full or food, art, freebies and extremely friendly people.
Here's a link to a traffic cam for the bridge .
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