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This resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to provide a comprehensive report on the Judge Seeber Bridge, a vertical-lift bridge located on Louisiana Highway 39 in New Orleans. The resolution seeks detailed information about the bridge's closures and repairs over the past seven years, including the associated costs. The bridge, originally constructed in 1957 and rehabilitated in 2011, is a critical transportation link between New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish, carrying approximately 26,255 commuters daily. The request stems from the bridge's history of significant incidents, including a 1993 barge collision, damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and multiple malfunctions that have raised public safety concerns. The resolution requires the DOTD to submit a written report to the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works committee by January 15, 2026, with a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to the department's secretary. This request is particularly timely given that a 2023 report indicated approximately 12% of Louisiana's bridges are classified as structurally deficient.

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