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John_James_Audubon_Bridge:_ The John James Audubon Bridge in New Roads will unite Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana parishes, and replace the existing ferry crossing over the Mississippi River.

The Audubon Bridge, proposed to be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America, will have a 1,583-foot main span. The project includes a 2.44-mile, four-lane bridge structure and approximately 12 miles of approaches that will link Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana parishes.

The $406 million project is DOTD's first design-build project, meaning the contractor is responsible for both the design and construction of the project. This process will save approximately nine to 12 months on the project. DOTD selected Audubon Bridge Constructors, a joint venture of Flatiron Constructors, Granite Construction and Parsons Transportation Group, as the contractor for the bridge on April 4, 2006. It is anticipated to be complete by summer 2010. More