Biloxi, Mississippi

[Lindaloo]

The gloomy weather matched the mood of hundreds of South Mississippians taking advantage of the first opportunity since Hurricane Katrina to see the sights of what was once a stretch of beautiful homes and majestic casinos.

"Oh my gosh. It's unbelievable. It's my first trip, it is unbelievable," said one motorist.

That was the common reaction Saturday afternoon as traffic moved slowly but surely down Highway 90 in Biloxi.

Some motorists could not help but to slow up to see bare patches of land where something once stood.

"It's so sad because we've been here like 32 years and I mean when I look I don't even know sights anymore. I don't know anything anymore."

"It doesn't look too good. No, it looks terrible. This is the first time we've been down here. It took our breath away. It's horrible."

But according to the city, Highway 90 is going to look better in the near future.

"Today is a small step, but in the next few days you're gonna start seeing giant leaps," said Biloxi spokesman Vincent Creel.

Biloxi Spokesman Vincent Creel says these giant leaps will include the opening of all lanes of Highway 90 as well as the dismantlement of various casino barges which Katrina washed onshore.

In other words, 90 will start to look normal again, and for one resident "normal" is simply being able to drive the once beautiful highway one more time.

"I think it's wonderful. It's great to be back, just love it."

Creel says all lanes of 90 in Biloxi will be opened on Wednesday at 10 a.m. And Friday at noon, the Popps Ferry Bridge will open to traffic once again.


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[MSRobi911]

Linda

You know that is all well and good, but if they don't get that bridge fixed between Ocean Springs and Biloxi or just start building the new one we are gonna have some BAD wrecks on I-10 since that is the only way to get there.

Mary

[Lindaloo]

Linda

You know that is all well and good, but if they don't get that bridge fixed between Ocean Springs and Biloxi or just start building the new one we are gonna have some BAD wrecks on I-10 since that is the only way to get there.

Mary

I know! And just think, they are fighting about how many lanes to build.

[HurryKane]

What kills me is that with all of the fighting and whatnot over the timing, size, and design of the bridge, the Southern Highway District Commissioner for MDOT had enough time to write a poem to the Sun Herald.

What the hell made him think that was a good idea? Idiot.

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/ ... 434329.htm

[Agua]

Linda

You know that is all well and good, but if they don't get that bridge fixed between Ocean Springs and Biloxi or just start building the new one we are gonna have some BAD wrecks on I-10 since that is the only way to get there.

Mary

The repair of the BSL and BLX/OS bridge are imperative for economic recovery. That should be priority No. 1.

[rtd2]

I cant understand the Fighting with MDOT. I know they have goofed in the past but they are right on target with this new design. I support a BIG bridge! ANYTHING that Eliminates a DRAW bridge is a PLUS! I've worked in Civil engineering for many years and I've looked at the Biloxi/OS bridge and I WOULD NOT drive over Any Temp bridge using the existing piles/caps. Construction should begin in January.

[MGC]

Some kind of temp bridge should be considered while the new bridges are built. I really don't understand the Mayor of Ocean Springs thinking that a 4 lane bridge would be adequate. It should at least be 6.....MGC

[Lindaloo]

Some kind of temp bridge should be considered while the new bridges are built. I really don't understand the Mayor of Ocean Springs thinking that a 4 lane bridge would be adequate. It should at least be 6.....MGC

Because SHE wants it built quickly. Nevermind the hassle if we ever have this kind of problem again.

[rtd2]

Some kind of temp bridge should be considered while the new bridges are built. I really don't understand the Mayor of Ocean Springs thinking that a 4 lane bridge would be adequate. It should at least be 6.....MGC

Because SHE wants it built quickly. Nevermind the hassle if we ever have this kind of problem again.

A quick TEMP and Cheap solution would be a FERRY! No need to Waste Time and Funds building a Temp. bridge. I know alot of people Compare this situation to IVAN and the I-10 bridge that washed out and is Now open with temp spans. but there is NO comparison between Hwy 90 and and INTERSTATE. Construction standards were different when the hwy 90 bridge was built. This makes atleast the 2nd bridge there...We need and High and Patience...Remeber the Pascagoula bidge was opened Nealry 6months Ahead of schedule so keep the hope!