Heads up, drivers—more closures to navigate as the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project continues its march towards completion. According to an announcement on the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development website, the construction activities and the associated traffic impacts are slated for the upcoming days, with lane closures that could potentially slow down your day just a bit more than usual.
For those traveling southbound on LA23, the right lane will be blocked off from Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd. on Tuesday, February 18 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., so plan accordingly. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development also warns of additional lane closures along the same route over the following days, including potential closures that, depend on the weather and other variables could be subject to change.
On Wednesday, February 19, drivers will find LA23 southbound lane closure from RaceTrac to Engineers Rd. during the same hours. This disruption continues and shifts at Engineers Rd., moving to the inside lane until it concludes at Barriere Rd. "Possible LA23 southbound right lane closure from Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd.," notes the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's announcement.
The same pattern of closures and shifts are set to occur on Thursday, February 20, and Friday, February 21, suggesting that the contractors are keeping a consistent schedule, a consistency that is somewhat of a silver lining given the circumstances, as these lane closure could cause some serious slowdowns. Then, on Saturday, February 22, extra closures are expected, with the southbound right lane starting at RaceTrac and Engineers Road being sealed off to traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and another possible backup closure from Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd, as per the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's announcement.
