"The Rainbow Bridge plays a huge role in connectivity to Jefferson and Orange Counties," Avila said. "Safety is Texas Department of Transportation's top priority, so we want to make sure our ...

The bridge will have a main span of 1,661 feet, making it the longest cable-stayed bridge in the state. Images of the completed structure of the Harbor Bridge in Texas, April 2025.

Jefferson County has the green light to replace the Taylor Bayou bridge as part of a widening project after a Texas-based construction company received nearly $6.3 million to get the job done.