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'We need it': In Plaquemine, many say new bridge across Mississippi River is way overdue

Por: The Advocate Politics November 23, 2022

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Despite concerns that a new bridge across the Mississippi River will undo the charm of historic Plaquemine, many people there say they're all in for the $3 billion project.Rodney Blanchard, co-owner of Blanchard's Automotive, said he is so eager for Plaquemine to serve as the thruway for traffic entering and leaving the bridge that he hopes the west side exit empties out in front of his business.Most people want it, he said. We need... + full article



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