Lafourche Parish- La 1 West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge- Project No. H.009479
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 at 8:48:14 AM
April 9, 2019

West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge on LA 1 – State Project No. H.009479

The West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge on LA 1 crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway in Larose, LA will remain closed continuously to vehicular traffic until 5:00 pm May 24, 2019. This closure extension is necessary so crews can remove and replace the exterior machinery sheeting, perform touch-up painting, install traffic warning lights, reinforce the lift span bearing risers, and function test the lift span moveable machinery and electrical system.

If the above-mentioned tasks are completed ahead of schedule, the bridge will return to normal operation.

The $25 million project is designed to extend the life of the existing structure and is estimated for completion in summer 2019. The contractor is C.E.C., Inc.

Alternate route(s) around the work zone, during closure times are as follows:

Northbound: LA 1 across the New Larose Vertical Lift Bridge to LA 308 north

Southbound: LA 1 across the Belle Vue Swing Bridge (LA 3220) south of Lockport or the T-Bois Vertical Lift Bridge just north of Larose to LA 308 south.

All planned construction activities may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather or special events. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

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 on 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 Web site at www.511la.org. Motorists can also follow DOTD on Twitter for real-time, around-the-clock New Orleans traffic updates at handle @NOLA_Traffic.
www.dotd.la.gov

Roland Maurin
Project Engineer
G.E.C., Inc.
225-612-4145