Heads up, Baton Rouge drivers: you might need to budget some extra time for your commutes. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced there will be alternating lane closures on LA 3034 (Wax Rd), affecting the stretch from Sullivan Rd/Wax Rd (LA 3034) to Wax Rd (LA 3034)/LA 37. The department's announcement specifies that these closures will occur between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM each day, starting September 23, through Sunday, October 19.
While these measures are in place for pavement reconstruction, drivers will be maintained in both directions using flagging operations. Commuters should expect some delays and plan their routes accordingly. That being said, the DOTD reminds everyone driving through this area to exercise caution, especially when encountering work crews and their equipment.
Contact Desmond Sam of District 61 Construction at (225) 231-4116 for further information regarding the closures, or if you're the type who likes to have all the specifics bookmarked, details can be found on the DOTD's official announcement page. So there you have it—stay safe out there, and maybe leave a bit earlier than usual if you're traveling through East Baton Rouge along LA 3034.
