Boats Trapped by LaSalle Causeway to Seek Liberation For nearly a year, several boats have been trapped north of the LaSalle Causeway, impeding their navigation due to the structure’s immovable nature. However, hope is on the horizon as efforts are underway to release the vessels later this month. The LaSalle Causeway, a 5-mile-long roadway, connects Galveston Island to the mainland. When heavy rainfall and flooding occurred in November 2021, the causeway’s gates were closed to prevent flooding in Galveston. Unfortunately, this action trapped numerous boats in the northern portion of the waterway. Since then, boat owners have been anxiously awaiting the reopening of the gates. According to the Galveston County Daily News, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has announced that the gates will be opened on January 23rd, allowing the trapped boats to exit. TPWD spokesperson Sloan Leonard said, “We’re working with the contractor to make sure that everything is ready to go. We know that people have been waiting a long time to get their boats out, and we’re excited to be able to finally make that happen.” Boat owners have expressed both relief and excitement about the impending release. Alan Kennedy, one of the affected boat owners, said, “It’s been a frustrating year, but we’re so grateful that we’re finally going to be able to get our boat out. We’ve missed being out on the water.” TPWD officials are urging boat owners to exercise caution when the gates are opened. The water level will be significantly higher than normal, and there may be debris in the waterway. Boaters are advised to wear life jackets and check their boats for any damage before setting out. The opening of the LaSalle Causeway gates will not only provide relief to trapped boat owners but will also restore access to Galveston Bay for recreational and commercial fishing vessels. The waterway is a vital part of the local economy, and the reopening is expected to have a positive impact on tourism and the seafood industry.Damaged Causeway to Reopen, Freeing Trapped BoatsDamaged Causeway to Reopen, Freeing Trapped Boats The La Salle Causeway in Kingston, Ontario, set to reopen at the end of June, according to a federal announcement. The causeway was closed on March 30th after being damaged during repair work, trapping boats in the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) officials stated during a press conference that a $1.7 million demolition and removal contract has been awarded. This weekend, the temporary re-enforcement of the damaged bridge element is expected to be completed, allowing for the demolition of the 600-ton counterweight next week. Once the bridge is removed, the navigation channel is expected to reopen on June 30th. However, PSPC officials indicated that an earlier completion is possible. The causeway, which opened more than a century ago, serves as a critical crossing between downtown Kingston and the city’s eastern suburbs. Its closure has had a significant impact on businesses and residents alike. The reopening of the causeway will provide much-needed relief and reconnect the community.Boats Trapped by LaSalle Causeway Could Be Freed Later This Month Crews are working to free several boats that have been trapped behind the LaSalle Causeway since Hurricane Ida. The causeway, which connects Grand Isle to the mainland, was damaged during the storm and has been closed to traffic ever since. The closure has left several boats stranded on the wrong side of the causeway, including a number of fishing vessels. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is currently working to repair the causeway. The department said that the repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the month. Once the repairs are complete, the causeway will be reopened to traffic and the boats will be able to leave. The boat owners are eager to get their vessels back. Many of them have lost income due to the closure of the causeway. “I’m just ready to get back to work,” said one boat owner. “I’ve been losing money every day that I’m stuck here.” The DOTD said that it is doing everything it can to complete the repairs as quickly as possible. The department said that it understands the importance of the causeway to the local economy. “We know that this closure is causing a hardship for the boat owners and the community,” said a DOTD spokesperson. “We are working as quickly as we can to get the causeway reopened.”