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GRAMERCY — The Veterans Memorial Bridge in Gramercy no longer can be called “the bridge to nowhere.”
Gov. Bobby Jindal, joined by a large number of state, parish and municipal elected officials, was on hand Tuesday to officially open the La. 3213 extension, which finally connects the Veterans Bridge with La. 3127.
Prior to allowing traffic to flow over the extension route, drivers had to cross the bridge, return to River Road and take La. 20 to reach La. 3127.
Construction of the 4.56-mile, $15.2 million extension project began in October 2006.
Speaking from a lectern at the foot of the bridge, Jindal praised the project for uniting Louisianians, providing a new hurricane evacuation route, and facilitating investment in Louisiana.
Jindal said the new highway would help Louisiana be more competitive in attracting new businesses and would increase economic development.
The governor also cited Nucor’s proposed $3 billion pig iron facility that may locate in St. James Parish as an example of possible new businesses moving to Louisiana.
He said such projects could help create jobs and improve the quality of life for Louisiana residents.
Other speakers included Secretary William D. Anker of the state Department of Transportation and Development; state Sen, Jody Amedee, D-Gonzales; Roy Quezaire, DOTD’s legislative liaison, and state Reps. Nickie Monica, R-LaPlace, and Elton Aubert, D-Vacherie.
Gov. Bobby Jindal, joined by a large number of state, parish and municipal elected officials, was on hand Tuesday to officially open the La. 3213 extension, which finally connects the Veterans Bridge with La. 3127.
Prior to allowing traffic to flow over the extension route, drivers had to cross the bridge, return to River Road and take La. 20 to reach La. 3127.
Construction of the 4.56-mile, $15.2 million extension project began in October 2006.
Speaking from a lectern at the foot of the bridge, Jindal praised the project for uniting Louisianians, providing a new hurricane evacuation route, and facilitating investment in Louisiana.
Jindal said the new highway would help Louisiana be more competitive in attracting new businesses and would increase economic development.
The governor also cited Nucor’s proposed $3 billion pig iron facility that may locate in St. James Parish as an example of possible new businesses moving to Louisiana.
He said such projects could help create jobs and improve the quality of life for Louisiana residents.
Other speakers included Secretary William D. Anker of the state Department of Transportation and Development; state Sen, Jody Amedee, D-Gonzales; Roy Quezaire, DOTD’s legislative liaison, and state Reps. Nickie Monica, R-LaPlace, and Elton Aubert, D-Vacherie.
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