US 11 Lake Pontchartrain Bridge Northbound Daily Closure (8/25-8/30)
Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:58:20 AM
New Orleans - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the US 11 Lake Pontchartrain Bridge (Maestri Bridge) will be closed in the northbound direction for planned maintenance daily between 7 a.m-5 p.m., from Friday, August 25, 2003 - Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The southbound lane will remain open.

Suggested Detour: Eastbound I-10 to LA 433 (Old Spanish Trail) to US 11.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to drive cautiously through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.
  • MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activities by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
  • 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by downloading the 511 app, visiting www.511la.org, or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).