UPDATE: I-12, TANGIPAHOA PARISH, RAMP and LANE CLOSURES at PUMPKIN CENTER AND US 51B, S.P. H.010991
Friday, May 24, 2019 at 9:37:59 AM
I-12 Eastbound and Westbound Ramp and Lane closures are scheduled at the following times and locations while crews perform rumble strip and striping operations (weather permitting):

RAMP CLOSURES:
Tuesday Night (5/28):
8PM – 10PM: I-12 Westbound right lane at Pumpkin Center (Exit 35)
10PM – 12AM: I-12 Eastbound right lane at Pumpkin Center (Exit 35)
12AM – 2AM: Eastbound right lane at US 51 Bus. Overpass (Exit 40)
2AM – 4AM: Westbound right lane at US 51 Bus. Overpass (Exit 40)

LANE CLOSURES:
Wednesday Night (5/29) and Thursday Night (5/30):
8PM – 6AM: There will be moving operations on I-12 Eastbound and Westbound, alternating lanes, so crews can install pavement striping.

DETOUR INFORMATION:
The following are alternate routes to avoid I-12 ramp closures:

Motorists traveling I-12 eastbound or westbound with a destination of Pumpkin Center (Exit 35) may take LA 43 (Albany Exit 32) north to LA 1040, then east to intersect Pumpkin Center Rd.
Motorists traveling I-12 eastbound or westbound with a destination of US 51B may take I-55 north (Exit 38B) to US 190 (Exit 31), then east to intersect US 51B.

Safety Reminder: DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work site and be on the lookout for work crews and equipment.

Clay James, P.E.
Area Engineer, Central Area - Tangipahoa and St. John the Baptist Parishes
Hammond District 62
LA Department of Transportation and Development
Office: 985-375-0191
Hammond Gang 230: 985-375-0275
Arcola Gang 220: 985-748-4413
clay.james@la.gov