Posted in Louisiana June 28, 2016 by

Most People Have No Idea This Unique Tunnel In Louisiana Exists

Being as prone to flooding as Louisiana is, there truly aren’t very many tunnels in the state. In fact, there are only three on the highways: the Harvey Tunnel, the Houma Tunnel and the Belle Chasse Tunnel. All three are interesting landmarks in the state of Louisiana, but it is definitely the Harvey Tunnel that is the most unique.

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The Harvey Tunnel is found in Jefferson Parish, on the Westbank of the Mississippi River and is trafficked by commuters in the greater New Orleans area.
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It was built in 1957 to go underneath the Harvey Canal on Old Business US 90.
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The tunnel has a length of 1,079 feet and has four lanes of traffic, that hosts around 26,000 cars a day as of 2010.
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Going through is a surreal experience, since there are so few tunnels in the state of Louisiana.
But the strangest thing about this tunnel—is that you can walk across it if you like!
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That’s right, there is pedestrian access to this tunnel, making it very unique. Have any of you ever taken such a trip? If so we’d love to hear what it was like for you!
The Harvey Tunnel is in "fair" condition, signaling that there will probably be a tunnel there for years to come.
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There are so many amazing sights and sounds in Louisiana, it’s easy to overlook something like the Harvey Tunnel. If you liked this article, check out our feature on bridges of Louisiana!