span, the Sunshine Bridge was immediately closed to all vehicle traffic for emergency repairs. These repairs were expected to be completed in late January or early February 2019. The eastbound lanes were projected to reopen in April, and the bridge was planned to be fully reopened in August. The loss of this Mississippi River crossing meant that traffic was required to take a significant detour to either the Gramercy Bridge or the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, a detour that was at least in length. Extensive signage warning motorists of the bridge closure well in advance was erected on each side, including detour signs at the interchange of Interstate 10 and LA 22, which connects to LA 70 some north of the bridge. Gallery See also List of crossings of the Lower Mississippi River References External links Sunshine Bridge and the Acadian Thruway Bridges over the Mississippi River Bridges completed in 1963 Buildings and structures in St. James Parish, Louisiana Road bridges in Louisiana Transportation in St. James Parish, Louisiana Former toll bridges in Louisiana Cantilever bridges in the United States