Update: CCC Decorative Lighting Project overnight closures will switch to EB starting tomorrow
Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:42:18 PM
New Orleans—The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that contractors will switch overnight work for the Crescent City Connection Decorative Lighting Project (CCCDLP) from the Westbank-bound bridge (CCC #1) to the Eastbank-bound bridge (CCC #2) beginning Friday night and continuing through next weekend.

Overnight work on the Westbank-bound bridge will continue through Thursday, September 19, and resume at a later date.

By switching overnight closures to the Eastbank-bound bridge, contractors can identify and repair any storm damage from Hurricane Francine on the newer bridge while installing and programming fixtures. Frischhertz Electric, the lead contractor for the project, addressed half of the hurricane-related issues on the Westbank-bound bridge as they worked on installation and programming over the past several nights.

Frischhertz has reported that Hurricane Francine caused only minimal damage. However, the high winds initially caused tripped breakers and a few connection issues, leaving large portions of the project without lights. Residents will see sections of lights come back online as overnight work progresses.

The project includes over 1600 lighting fixtures, all of which must be programmed, aimed and tested.

The project is still on target to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting.

Schedule:
  • Thursday, September 19, 2024: 7 p.m. - 4 a.m. lane closures westbound on US 90B, including the Tchoupitoulas on-ramp.
  • Friday, September 20, 2024: 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. lane closures eastbound on US 90B.
  • Saturday, September 21, 2024: 10:45 p.m. - 5 a.m. lane closures eastbound on US 90B.
  • Sunday, September 22, 2024: No work scheduled.
  • Monday, September 23, 2024: 7:30 p.m. - 4 a.m. lane closures eastbound on US 90B.
  • Tuesday, September 24, 2024: 7:30 p.m. - 4 a.m. lane closures eastbound on US 90B.
  • Wednesday, September 25, 2024: 7:30 p.m. - 4 a.m. lane closures eastbound on US 90B.
  • Thursday, September 26, 2024: 7:30 p.m. - 4 a.m. lane closures eastbound on US 90B.
  • Friday, September 27, 2024: 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. lane closures eastbound on US 90B.
  • Saturday, September 28, 2024: 10:45 p.m. - 5 a.m. lane closures eastbound on US 90B.