Belle Chasse Bridge & Tunnel Project: Lane Closure Notice
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 7:28:51 PM
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 the upcoming weeks, traffic on LA 23 southbound across the new Belle Chasse Bridge will travel on the two easternmost lanes (of LA 23) instead of the two westernmost lanes. This traffic switch is set to occur at night. As work progresses, we will send an update with the exact date.

There will be NO lane closures on Christmas (12/25/24) or the New Year’s holiday (12/31/24 - 1/1/25).

Weekday Daytime Schedule (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Monday, 12/16
· LA 23 southbound right lane closure from RaceTrac (Dale Ave.) - Engineers Rd.
· LA23 northbound left lane closure starting on old Belle Chasse Bridge - Engineers Rd.

Tuesday, 12/17
· LA 23 southbound left lane closure from RaceTrac (Dale Ave.) - Engineers Rd.
Detour from Lapalco Blvd. -> Wall Blvd. -> Harvey Blvd. -> Engineers Rd.
· LA23 northbound left lane closure from old Belle Chasse Bridge - Engineers Rd.

Wednesday, 12/18
· LA 23 southbound left lane closure from starting at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.) -Engineers Rd.
Detour from Lapalco Blvd. -> Wall Blvd. -> Harvey Blvd. -> Engineers Rd.
· LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting on old Belle Chasse Bridge (after center of bridge), ending at Engineers Rd.

Thursday, 12/19
· LA 23 northbound left lane closure from old Belle Chasse Bridge - RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
Detour at LA 23/Dale Ave. intersection and bulb-out

Friday, 12/20
· LA 23 northbound left lane closure from old Belle Chasse Bridge - RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
Detour at LA-23/Dale Ave intersection and bulb-out

Nighttime Schedule (7:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.)
Saturday, 12/14
· LA 23 southbound right lane closure starting at RaceTrac (Dale Ave.), ending at Engineers Rd.

Sunday, 12/15
· LA 23 northbound left lane closure from the old Belle Chasse Bridge - Engineers Rd.

Saturday, 12/21
· LA 23 northbound left lane closure starting on old Belle Chasse Bridge - Engineers Rd.

Weekend Daytime Schedule (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday, 12/15
• LA 23 northbound left lane closure from old Belle Chasse bridge - Engineers Rd.

Saturday, 12/21
• LA 23 northbound left lane closure from starting on old Belle Chasse Bridge - Engineers Rd.

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.

To sign up for project updates, please visit bellechassebridge.com and provide your email address for notifications to go directly to your inbox as the new bridge construction continues. Interested parties can submit questions to the project team via email at info@bellechassebridge.com. You can also follow the project on Facebook @BelleChasseBridge and Twitter @Bridge_BC.