The first of two new tunnels bringing Memorial Drive through Memorial Park was slated to open today.
Photo: Memorial Park Conservancy
Part of a nearly 100-acre project, the tunnels create a land bridge over the roadway to connect the north and south sides of the park. Covered by native Gulf Coast prairie, the tunnels offer safe crossing for people and wildlife to and from wetlands to their north and south.
The eastbound tunnel will open first. The westbound version will open next month, accoring to the Memorial Park Conservancy.
Memorial Drive carries two-way traffic, but the tunnels are one-way and for cars only.