Ok, I'm hearing that the bridge is gonna open tomorrow morning, given that the river rises to a point they have to close the ferry. Anyone on here privy to information that can confirm this? I live in St Francisville and work in New Roads, so knowing I will be able to get to work without having to drive to BR first would be nice.
Audubon Bridge
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The news stated Saturday but now I'm hearing Thursday. I live approx: 8 miles from the bridge on the New Road's side, it will be nice having the bridge, my wife and I dine often in St. Francisville. The grandchildren will miss the ferry.
Yeah, but I won't. I've had to burn to much precious fuel going all the way around becuase it's broken down or they closed early, or they had to move the landing. I'm SOOOOO ready for this bridge.
I can't remember, is this thing gonna be a toll bridge or not?
I've seen pics... they were black-and-white. 
TomTerrific
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Spring of '54.
The Byrd High Band participated in a band thing at LSU.
Rode the ferry and went to the top of the capitol.
The Byrd High Band participated in a band thing at LSU.
Rode the ferry and went to the top of the capitol.
I do .How many remember riding the ferry in Baton Rouge?
How many remember riding the ferry in Baton Rouge?
I had grand parents in Port Allen and rode it many times.
How many remember riding the ferry in Baton Rouge?
About 50 years ago..............literally.
How many remember riding the ferry in Baton Rouge?
My grandfather was the engineer on one of them.
And I remember that old guy that blessed them.
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Danny Abear
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Charlie, the ferry was our free entertainment when we were kids, ride back and forth all day; didn't have to pay unless you got off in BR; then it was something like 10 cents for the ride, the go to the 'picture show' at the Paramount theatre, get in there for around 25 cents and a few RC bottle caps; stayed to late in BR plenty nights and had to call parents to come pick me up after ferry quit running.
flamatrix99
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I live in Zachary and work in St Francisville and the bridge has looked pretty much ready to go for the last week or so. I think they are trying to get it open before the high water starts to be real bad. We got word today at work that the river will crest at 57.5' at Bayou Sara in St Francisville.
OK, look here. Even after the gathering at the ferry tonite, seems it will be running in the morning.
http://www.dotd.louisiana.gov/moveablebridge/
http://www.dotd.louisiana.gov/moveablebridge/
