LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Golden Meadow Lift Bridge in Lafourche Parish is closed due to a mechanical failure involving a bridge motor Thursday, Oct. 16.
According to the Department of Transportation, the motor is being sent to a specialty repair shop in Houma. The estimated reopening date for the bridge is Thursday, Oct. 30.
The Golden Meadow Lift Bridge was constructed in 1970, spanning Bayou Lafourche in Golden Meadow. It is scheduled for a $20 million rehabilitation project in 2027.
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