PORTS/NEW ORLEANS: Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge

This bill is a concurrent resolution that asks the Port of New Orleans to purchase extra backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge. The measure addresses past problems where burned-out motors caused extended bridge closures, which have led to traffic jams and disrupted travel between Orleans and Saint Bernard parishes. By securing spare parts, the Port would be able to replace failed equipment more quickly and restore bridge operations without long delays. The resolution does not mandate any action but formally urges the Port to take steps to improve the bridge's reliability and reduce traffic disruptions for residents and commuters.