DOTD announces hazardous weather protocol for Black Bayou Bridge and Grand Lake Bridge
Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10:09:59 AM
DOTD announces hazardous weather protocol for Black Bayou Bridge and Grand Lake Bridge
LAKE CHARLES – The Department of Transportation and Development announces if conditions become too hazardous to operate the Black Bayou Bridge and Grand Lake Bridge, DOTD will follow the US Coast Guard approved protocol for moveable bridges on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Black Bayou and Grand Lake Bridges will remain in service for vehicle and marine traffic as long as it is safe to operate.
If conditions become too hazardous to operate, the Black Bayou Bridge will remain closed to allow motorists to cross, and the Grand Lake Bridge will remain open for marine traffic. Conditions are deemed too hazardous when 35 MPH sustained winds are detected.
DOTD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will announce if this protocol becomes necessary.