Motorists who frequent LA 1 Northbound near the Port Allen Canal Bridge should gear up for some mid-March delays. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a partial closure for bridge inspection set to occur on Thursday, March 20. Between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, weather permitting, the left lane will be inaccessible to traffic. This temporary inconvenience is part of the state's ongoing efforts to maintain and ensure the safety of its infrastructure.
The exact location stretches from the start cross street to the end cross street of LA 1 itself. The department emphasized that there will be restrictions in place during this period, particularly for drivers carrying oversized loads. Vehicles over 12' wide will not be permitted along the affected stretch for the duration of the inspection window.
For those planning to travel through West Baton Rouge Parish on that day, the announcement serves as a reminder to seek alternate routes or allow for additional travel time. The official DOTD website advises that these routine inspections are critical to public safety and asks for the public’s patience and cooperation.
