BELLE CHASSE, LA. - The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announces the traffic impacts for the upcoming week, all of which are subject to potential change.
In addition to the lane closure schedule below, there will be overnight paving starting next week. Work will take place between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. The schedule provided below is subject to potential change.
**Please note: On the night of 12/5, prep work will take place on W. X St. and N. Tunnel Rd., and traffic will not be allowed until the morning of 12/7. Barriere will prep and clean the work area at Engineers and W. X St. as well as East X St. by the new bridge to provide parking for residents. W. W St. will be used for access during this time.**
LA 23: 12/2 to 12/5
X St./N. Tunnel Rd.: 12/5 to 12/11
Q St.: 12/12 to 12/16
Weekday Daytime Schedule (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, 12/04, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Barriere Rd, ending at Engineers Rd.
· Closure will be shortened as needed, dependent upon work progress
Thursday, 12/05, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Barriere Rd, ending at Engineers Rd.
· Closure will be shortened as needed, dependent upon work progress
Friday, 12/06, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Barriere Rd, ending at Engineers Rd.
· Closure will be shortened as needed, dependent upon work progress
Nighttime Schedule (7:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.)
**Please note: right/left lane is not specified here because it is dependent upon weather and subcontractor coordination. Updates will be made and shared prior to the date of work. This schedule is subject to change.**
Monday, 12/02, LA 23 southbound lane closure starting at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.), ending at Engineers Rd.
· Detour from Lapalco Blvd. -> Wall Blvd. -> Harvey Blvd. -> Engineers Rd.
Monday, 12/02, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Engineers Rd., ending at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
· Detour at LA23/Dale Ave. intersection and bulb-out
Tuesday, 12/03, LA 23 southbound lane closure starting at RaceTrac (Dale Ave), ending at Engineers Rd.
· Detour from Lapalco Blvd. -> Wall Blvd. -> Harvey Blvd. -> Engineers Rd.
Tuesday, 12/03, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Engineers Rd., ending at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
· Detour at LA23/Dale Ave. intersection and bulb-out
Wednesday, 12/04, LA 23 southbound lane closure starting at RaceTrac (Dale Ave,), ending at Engineers Rd.
· Detour from Lapalco Blvd. -> Wall Blvd. -> Harvey Blvd. -> Engineers Rd.
Wednesday, 12/04, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Engineers Rd., ending at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
· Detour at LA-23/Dale Ave. intersection and Bulb-out
Thursday, 12/05, LA 23 southbound lane closure starting at RaceTrac (Dale Ave), ending at Engineers Rd.
· Detour from Lapalco Blvd. -> Wall Blvd. -> Harvey Blvd. -> Engineers Rd.
Thursday, 12/05, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Engineers Rd., ending at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
· Detour at LA23/Dale Ave. intersection and bulb-out
Friday, 12/06, LA 23 southbound lane closure starting at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.), ending at Engineers Rd.
· Detour from Lapalco Blvd. -> Wall Blvd. -> Harvey Blvd. -> Engineers Rd.
Friday, 12/06, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Engineers Rd., ending at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
· Detour at LA-23/Dale Ave. intersection and bulb-out
Weekend Daytime Schedule (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Saturday, 12/07, LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting at Barriere Rd., ending at Engineers Rd.
· Closure will be shortened as needed, dependent upon work progress
The entire project team is working diligently to reduce the impact to the public caused by lane closures, including an ongoing evaluation of what lane closures can be performed at night and on weekends. We are monitoring the traffic conditions and exploring alternatives to reducing impacts with USCG, PPG, PPSO and DOTD . We want to extend a thank you to all parties for their continued cooperation. The public’s patience is very much appreciated as we complete the construction of the new Belle Chasse Bridge.
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