The Madisonville Swing Bridge Schedule public meeting will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021 6:00-8:00pm at the Madisonville Town Hall, 403 St. Francis St. Madisonville, La. 70447.
The Town of Madisonville requests the Coast Guard to change the operating schedule that governs the State Route 22 Bridge (Madisonville swing span bridge) across the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, Louisiana. This action is necessary to alleviate serious safety concerns and to relieve vehicular traffic congestion during peak traffic periods along Hwy 22 near Madisonville.
The request encompasses the current schedule (opening on signal from 7:00pm -6:00am), with the proposed changes as follows:
Opening hourly (no longer on the half hour) from 8:00am- 4:00pm and 6:00-7:00pm Bridge will not open at 7:00am or 5:00pm This schedule is requested year round, holidays included The opening of the Madisonville bridge continues to exacerbate traffic since the bridge is so close to LA Hwy 21, Hwy 22 and Hwy 1077. This request is not only for the convenience and safety of the citizens, but also to ensure the safety of our first responders and the people they are trying to help. In support, we have received letters from the Parish President and Sheriff, the Mayor of Mandeville and local police and fire departments.
I am encouraging everyone from surrounding municipalities, Parish government, State entities, homeowners, boaters and Marinas to come and join this discussion. Everyone is affected and needs to be represented. Thank you in advance and I look forward to seeing you then.
Jean Pelloat, Mayor
Town of Madisonville