Panel narrows down Baton Rouge bridge sites to 10; hopes to secure $500M 'down payment'

A state panel has narrowed the list of possible locations for a new bridge over the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge down to ten spots, hoping to appeal to state lawmakers as they consider Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposal to put a $500 million “down payment” on the project.

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