Multiple U.S. Bridges Close for Repairs, Extended Traffic Disruptions Expected

Several key bridges across the U.S. and U.K. are scheduled for closures due to maintenance and repair work impacting commuters and local traffic. In New Orleans, the Judge Seeber Bridge will close fully over a weekend for electrical repairs before adopting limited vehicular access during rush hours. Arkansas's Highway 282 bridge will be closed for 120 days to replace the bridge with a box culvert, with detours directing traffic via Highway 71. Portland's historic Vista Bridge will close daily for five days to perform expansion joint repairs, with detours in place for vehicles but maintaining pedestrian access. In Jacksonville, the Main Street Bridge faces a six-day closure for LiDAR scanning and mechanical evaluation ahead of major trunnion replacement work planned for 2028. Meanwhile, the Redheugh Bridge over the River Tyne in the U.K. will close for 12 hours to conduct a principal inspection and repairs, with traffic rerouted over alternative crossings. These closures highlight ongoing efforts to maintain critical infrastructure while balancing commuter needs through detours and limited access.