Heads up, drivers in St. Tammany Parish—road construction is on the docket for LA 21. Commencing on the night of Monday, February 10th at 8:00 PM and carrying on through the early hours until Tuesday, February 11th at 6:00 AM, you should prepare for a bit of slowdown on both the northbound and southbound lanes of LA 21. This information comes straight from the horse's mouth, courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).

This traffic notice indicates a partial closure, with all lanes getting their turn under the roadwork roulette. The area affected stretches from the bridge overpass at I-12 along LA 21 northbound and southbound. While motorists will undoubtedly see an alternating lane closure pattern keeping one lane accessible at all times, your average throughfare might be a tad more congested than usual. So, if you're out about during these times, patience will be as essential as your headlights.

The scope of work involves necessary striping touch-ups—a routine, albeit disruptive maintenance operation. Although no specific vehicle restrictions have been put in place, the DOTD implores those passing through the zone to maintain vigilance. "Drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment," the DOTD advises. Emergency vehicles will still have the green light to navigate this sliver of roadways restriction-free.

For those wanting a closer look at what to expect, or perhaps plotting a strategic detour, the DOTD's website offers an interactive map as an aid. However, the true test comes when the rubber meets the road—brace for the moderate delay and remind yourself that, at the very least, a clearer, freshly striped path awaits at the end of this nocturnal inconvenience. Safety first, as they say, and that's a line we shouldn't need to touch up.