Thanks for some on-the-ground knowledge. Some folks are acting like there was nothing on the other side but miles of swamp.
You are welcome. I have not lived there in 25 years. I wish someone who knew New Orleans better would chime in. I have seen some referring to the bridges as the Crescent City Connection (CCC). I am not sure that is right. When I lived there there was only one bridge named the Huey P. Long. Orleans parish does run on both sides of the river. Gretna is another parish, Tarrytown, Algiers are all accross the river.