Claiborne Avenue runs the length of the city, at about 9.5 miles (15.3 kilometers). Before the construction of the I-10 freeway on Claiborne Avenue, the area was a vibrant marketplace in the historically African-American Tremé – a traditional African-American neighborhood in New Orleans. Oak trees lined the sidewalks and Azalea bushes bloomed as dwellers visited coffeeshops and street merchants. As many as 326 businesses were lost when construction of the freeway began.
I wonder if all these people know the Real Name of Interstate 10???
” The Christopher Columbus Transcontinental Expressway”
I have seen that sign at the beginning of the 10 in Santa Monica for as long as I can remember.
I was there after Katrina. One local in the Garden District said Katrina was a blessing in disguise. Still it back to 80% of it’s former population. Probably too many.