US 190 improvement project set to begin this week
Tuesday, August 09, 2022 at 2:59:19 PM

US 190 improvement project set to begin this week


COVINGTON, La. —
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that work is set to begin this week to mill, patch and overlay 2.9 miles of US 190 between I-12 and Rogers Lane.

The more than $4.2 million project is set to begin on Wednesday, August 10. Message boards are in place. There will be alternating lane closures nightly between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. One lane will remain open at all times.

Work is anticipated to be complete by March 2023, weather permitting.

Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through construction sites, and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information:
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region for which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at www.511la.org.