Two weeks after partially reopening the Judge William Seeber Bridg e to alleviate traffic backups, the Department of Transportation and Development has dialed back operating hours to address new maintenance issues.

The drawbridge, commonly called the Claiborne Avenue bridge, is now open temporarily to vehicles during rush hour between 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. It will be closed outside of these timeframes, including weekends.

DOTD spokesperson Daniel Gitlin said rather than close the bridge while crews tackle electrical problems with the lift system, it will remain open during rush hour to accommodate commuter traffic and an anticipated traffic increase as kids return to school.

The popular route over the Industrial Canal connects New Orleans to St. Bern

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