Roth has both her undergraduate and graduate degree in journalism, which she has utilized in the past as an instructor at Southeastern Louisiana University and a reporter at various newspapers and online publications. ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. While three suffered only minor injuries, the fourth, 44-year-old Brady Ortego, was thrown from the bridge and fell more than 150 feet into the Mississippi River. The United Way of St. Charles hosts its annual 5K/10K Bridge Run over the Hale Boggs Bridge each Spring. Creppel. This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 15:19. The 2020 race was cancelled due to the pandemic and in 2021 a virtual run was held in the place of the normal event. Also known as the Luling-Destrehan Bridge, the $124.2 million Hale Boggs bridge across the Mississippi River opened in 1983. While two ARTCO barges were deemed a total loss following the incident, the eastern pier of the bridge did not require any repairs. Note: There is no standard way to measure the total length of a bridge. During construction, I-310 southbound will allow vehicles 12 feet wide or smaller to pass through the construction zone. Juvenile subjects, all accused in Gentilly crime, Wanted: Burglary, assault subject and person of interest, Tornadoes in Virginia and Florida, flooding in other, 7 bodies found during search for missing Oklahoma, Tigers tab veteran coach Lindsey to tutor defensive, LSU names Jimmy Lindsey as new defensive line coach, Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in, Coach of the Week: Cabrini Track & Field Coach, Kyle, Privateers split doubleheader, win series at Little, State Police to host free child safety installation event in Jefferson Parish, Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban, Iconic Mandinas reopens after fatal shooting, Missing 12-year-old from Lafayette may already be, Palestinian prisoner dies in Israel after long hunger, Russia missile attack on Ukraine injures 34, damages, May Day: Worlds workers rally, France sees pension, Ukraine war looms over Switzerland UN presidency, Paraguay: Ex-presidents influence in question after, Biden: US-Philippines ironclad partners amid China, El Chapo sons charged with smuggling cheap fentanyl, UN envoy says Sudans warring sides agree to negotiate, DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in, La. LULING, La. Following the allision, the tow broke apart, with one of the barges sinking. Work will not shift to the southbound left lane this week along the Hale Boggs Bridge on I-310 between LA 48 in Destrehan and LA 18 in Luling. Today's top 938 Engineering jobs in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, France. Widow of man killed in hit and run demands answers As motorists choose alternative routes and become more familiar with the construction zone, Welty said, delays are expected to shorten. During this time, the LA 48 on ramp will remain open. The DOTD reported the right lane will be closed until further notice due to a traffic accident on the northbound lanes of the bridge on Interstate 310 between Luling and Destrehan in St. Charles Parish. Co-Presented by: Valero St. Charles Refinery The United Way of St. Charles 5K Bridge Run traditionally is a 5K race that crosses the Hale Boggs Bridge in Luling, LA. Weve had it over 20 years and its one of those things that people really look forward to. After that, work will start on the northbound deck.. Runners who complete all three races which includes ones across the Huey P. Long and Crescent City Connection bridges receive a special race medallion.