South Claiborne Overpass

South Claiborne Overpass

Attached text: This panoramic view of New Orleans' central business district shows, at lower left, the giant $5 million South Claiborne Overpass, and, at right, the new Union Passenger Terminal. in the lower center of the photo can be seen South Claiborne Avenue, which has been widened to ease traffic flow. Modern lighting has also been installed along this important artery which is the ropute of Highway 90 through the city. The Overpass, most elaborate grade separation in this section of the country, is two-thirds of a mile long.

Lee Cox

Streets Photograph Collection, City Archives & Special Collections, New Orleans Public Library

March 5, 1954

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