Drivers who frequent the path of LA 427 Westbound in Ascension Parish might need to set their alarms a bit earlier come this Saturday. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a full road closure on LA 427 Westbound, from US 61 to PERKINS OAK RD, starting at 7:00 AM and ending at 11:00 PM on March 8, weather permitting. If the skies are clear and the plans hold, this one-day roadwork stint aims to replace a concrete catch basin lying beneath the westbound lane.
The essential traffic information, detailed in a recent Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announcement, provides a heads-up to travelers and indicates the suggested detour routes: for LA 427 Westbound through traffic, a right onto US 61 Northbound, then a left onto LA 42 Westbound, with another left onto LA 427 Southbound should get you back on track, meanwhile, those on US 61 Southbound should take a right onto LA 42 Westbound and then a left onto LA 427 Southbound to navigate around the closure.
There's more specifics for those coming from different directions: US 61 Northbound drivers are urged to bypass LA 427 altogether and go left onto LA 42 Westbound, followed by a left onto LA 427 Southbound, and importantly, LA 427 Westbound traffic that's coming off LA 73 won't be allowed to continue straight through at the US 61 signal, they'll need to mind the detours just like everyone else. A Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development spokesperson highlighted that "This closure is necessary to replace a concrete catch basin under the westbound lane of LA 427" emphasizing the importance of the construction work.
The department is warning drivers to expect delays and detours, so it's a good idea to plan for extra travel time. The hope is that by Saturday, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will finish the work and reopen LA 427 Westbound, making the road safer and smoother—though drivers may remember the inconvenience for a little while.
