10/18/2026
The U.S. 90 Pearl River bridges near Slidell have been closed since 2022, leaving drivers without an important alternative route when traffic backs up on I-10 near the Louisiana–Mississippi state line.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hosting two public hearings to discuss plans for replacing the bridges and gather community feedback.
📍 Public Hearing Dates:
Tuesday, October 20 | 4:30–7 p.m.
Pearlington Recovery Center
5265 Hwy 604, Pearlington, MS
Monday, October 26 | 4:30–7 p.m.
Northshore High School
100 Panther Drive, Slidell, LA
Residents are encouraged to attend, review the proposed plans, ask questions, and share their input. Spoken public comments will begin at 6 p.m. at each hearing.
For additional information, visit DOTD's official announcement:
https://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/announcements/announcement.aspx?key=52714
Photo: Olivier Bruchez, CC BY-SA 2.0