Heads up, New Orleans commuters: the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced roadwork on US 90 (Broad St) that's bound to shake up this week's travel plans. Starting from 6:00 AM on Monday, January 19, you'll need to plot a new route as intermittent full closures will impact Westbound US 90, between Gentilly Blvd and A P Tureaud Ave. Prepare to detour until 5:00 PM Tuesday, January 20th, and again the following week from January 26th to 27th during identical hours. The culprit? Crews will be busy working on the railroad overpass bridge, as obtained from the official Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announcement.
Moreover, if you're accustomed to exiting the I-610 Ramp at Exit 2B onto Broad St., you'll need to quicklily adapt since a full closure will strictly be enforced during these times. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has advised adjusting your route to exit via one of the adjacent exits. Eastbound and Westbound US 90 isn't spared either, reduced to one lane on January 21st through January 22nd and again on January 28th to January 29th from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM for continued work on the overpass.
Traffic will be rerouted to the westbound travel lanes as the eastbound lanes shut down. Heads up, because even that single lane that remains open might occasionally close. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development assures that traffic control and detour signs will help guide you on your way. Hopefully, everyone's GPS apps are up-to-date, and patience is in full charge—construction zones are nobody's playground.
