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re: I-10 bridge in Lake Charles closed due to crash
Posted on 3/7/26 at 9:00 am to sledgehammer
Posted on 3/7/26 at 9:00 am to sledgehammer
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The crash has left the bridge severely damaged, Wilrye said. It will remain closed until DOTD assesses its condition and deems it is safe to open.
Was it safe before the crash?
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Posted on 3/7/26 at 9:06 am to Joshjrn
quote:It’ll have to be viable for 5 years while the bridge is being replaced. Between that route and diverting traffic up to 190.
For those more familiar with the traffic in the area, how viable will 210 be as a bypass?
Posted on 3/7/26 at 9:08 am to GeauxldMember
Construction has already started on the new bridge. Most work right now is being done on Westlake side relocating pipes, but actual bridge construction will start this summer.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 9:17 am to Cosmo
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If they sell the crossed pistols when they demolish bridge Id buy one
Also the new bridge needs pistols
A local artist was permitted a real one and she cast it and sells copies. I have one in my office.
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Posted on 3/7/26 at 9:33 am to SlowFlowPro
$450 is too much
Not paying a penny over $350
Not paying a penny over $350
Posted on 3/7/26 at 9:35 am to Cosmo
That was supposed to be $350
The preview says $350 but when you click it's $450
The preview says $350 but when you click it's $450
Posted on 3/7/26 at 12:22 pm to baytiger11
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diverting traffic up to 190.
Guess I gotta go thru Ragley to get to Houston now
Posted on 3/7/26 at 12:52 pm to BK Lounge
Probably wouldn't have anything to do with the fact you could push your finger through what was left of rivets holding the bridge together 15 years ago among other structural issues. Yeah that's not internet Karen fears.
Years ago the debate was wether the bridge would collapse before the project to replace it even started, I guess we did luck out on that one.
It will need to last a minimum of another 6-7 years for the new one to be constructed. If there was a bet on Polymarket for over/under on 10 years to completion I'd bet the house on 10+. The first part of the project isn't even the bridge, that's the I-10 -210 interchange to the base of the bridge. The major brunt of the start of the project will be that.
With that being said, the project being a design build I could see it maybe being done on time maybe just maybe. Money talks.
Years ago the debate was wether the bridge would collapse before the project to replace it even started, I guess we did luck out on that one.
It will need to last a minimum of another 6-7 years for the new one to be constructed. If there was a bet on Polymarket for over/under on 10 years to completion I'd bet the house on 10+. The first part of the project isn't even the bridge, that's the I-10 -210 interchange to the base of the bridge. The major brunt of the start of the project will be that.
With that being said, the project being a design build I could see it maybe being done on time maybe just maybe. Money talks.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 1:09 pm to sledgehammer
Just when crawfish prices were starting to come down.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 3:56 pm to SlowFlowPro
Have you noticed the guard rails are posts with monkey figures???????
Posted on 3/7/26 at 4:39 pm to Joshjrn
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For those more familiar with the traffic in the area, how viable will 210 be as a bypass?
It’s fine as long as people remember it is an highway. It seems lots of people like to drive on it as a scenic drive. It doesn’t take much congestion to clog it up.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 5:43 pm to Jim Rockford
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Just when crawfish prices were starting to come down.
Right for people on the West side. Being closed down means the crawfish transporters have a harder time going West. That means more supply on the East side. More supply means lower prices. So this is actually a good thing if you live on the East side.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 6:23 pm to SlowFlowPro
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A local artist was permitted a real one and she cast it and sells copies. I have one in my office.
I am sitting here looking at a real set of pistols that came off of the bridge. Not saying they are mine, just saying I can see them from where I am typing this.......
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:13 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:28 pm to UptownJoeBrown
It's at least partially back open. I don't know if I'm crossing it, but it's open.
This post was edited on 3/7/26 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:54 pm to SlowFlowPro
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the lack of adequate guard rails.
Those guns are freaking sweet though
Posted on 3/7/26 at 10:16 pm to Joshjrn
210 is an excellent bypass after today I’ll prob start taking it every time, much easier drive all around and you lose no real time
Posted on 3/7/26 at 10:39 pm to WhiskeyThief
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I’d bet big they find the trucker going well over the bridge speed limit, likely weaving lane to lane to pass cars, clipped the car involved. Being cause of the wreck. Just a guess …
My bet is on the POS uninsured vehicle with their flashers on while weaving in and out of traffic thinking they are Cole Trickle on his final lap at Daytona.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 10:53 pm to armytiger96
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Cole Trickle
Had prime Nicole Kidman, but the better name will always be Dick Trickle .
Posted on 3/7/26 at 10:54 pm to Cosmo
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If they sell the crossed pistols when they demolish bridge Id buy one
Contractor is required to turn then in to DOTD
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