Heads up, New Orleans drivers: get ready to adjust your commute on April 16 and 17. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced there will be roadwork on the Westbound US 90 BUS, including the Crescent City Connection and the on-ramp from Tchoupitoulas Street, in Orleans Parish. This utility work is set to start on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:00 PM and aims to wrap up by the early morning of Thursday, April 17, at 4:00 AM—of course, this is all weather permitting.
The scheduled maintenance will see partial closures in effect. Specifically, the right lane beginning at the main-span Crescent City Connection Bridge will be out of commission for the duration of the project. Motorists are advised to be prepared to quickly adjust their routes and to expect some delays, as the right lane will not be available for nighttime travelers hoping to maintain their usual pace.
But that's not all—the Westbound US 90 BUS Crescent City Connection will also experience a ramp closure, causing potential headaches for anyone trying to get on the freeway from Tchoupitoulas St. It's the same deal: the closure starts Wednesday night and should be done before the city wakes on Thursday, assuming the weather doesn't throw a curveball.
