Belle Chasse tunnel closes forever, replaced by new bridge
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Belle Chasse Tunnel Permanent Closure - New Bridge Opens - December 20, 2023
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Motorists switch to new bridge as Belle Chasse tunnel is decommissioned
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Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement - Traylor Bros., Inc.
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UPDATES - Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project
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Belle Chasse Tunnel to close permanently
Belle Chasse tunnel to close Thursday night for 10 hours, Traffic
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UPDATES - Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project
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Progress being made on Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project
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Belle Chasse Tunnel set to close for bridge replacement project
Home - Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project
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Belle Chasse Bridge & Tunnel Replacement Public - Private Partnership Project - Huval & Associates
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