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1969 Causeway 2nd Span Opens

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The twin spans of the Causeway are made of pre-stressed panels supported by over 9,000 concrete pilings. The 2 two-lane spans are separated by 80 feet of open space with seven crossovers that also function as emergency pull-over areas. Shown above are local dignitaries on the opening day of the second span in 1969.

 

 

(Courtesy of the Louisiana Digital Library.)


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