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Robinson Canal Bridge near Cocodrie reopens to limited traffic

Robinson Canal Bridge near Cocodrie reopens to limited traffic The Courier and Daily Comet The Robinson Canal Bridge on La. 56 between Chauvin and Cocodrie has been reopened to one late of traffic both north and south. The bridge was closed about a week ago because of structural problems that make it unsafe, the Louisiana Transportation Department said. Crews are working to repair the bridge, about 1.7 miles north of the highway s intersection with La. 57, or Bayou Sale Road. The movement of north- and southbound traffic will be controlled by a temporary signal light system. The vehicle weight limit for the bridge has been reduced to 5 tons. Any single vehicles or combination vehicles greater than 5 tons are advised to use an alternate route: La. 57 through Grand Caillou and Dulac.

Robinson Canal Bridge between Chauvin and Cocodrie closes until further notice

Robinson Canal Bridge between Chauvin and Cocodrie closes until further notice