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Linwood Bridge Stuck in Design Phase | Fort Wayne News
Shreveport’s Linwood Avenue Bridge, a vital north-south artery shut down since 2022 due to structural issues, faces a frustratingly slow recovery. While a $6-7 million rehab could keep it open for a decade, a full $40 million replacement is out of reach — and even the cheaper fix won’t start until late 2027. Businesses nearby are suffering, with some already vacant, as residents grow impatient. The main bottleneck? Railroad approval for any work above their tracks. Despite recent state funding approvals, progress stalls in the design phase, with negotiations dragging on and no firm timeline…
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