The bridge received almost $400 million from the federal Bridge Investment Program, with Tennessee and Arkansas splitting the remaining $787.5-million cost.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) says work on the new Jimmie Davis Bridge is progressing well.

Repairs are expected to last from Friday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m. until Monday, March 24 at 6:00 a.m., according to a social ...