PRESS RELEASE

SPN H.000498:  US 190 (LA 22 to Lonesome Road)

St. Tammany Parish

January 7, 2014

There will be intermittent, alternating lane closures on both the Eastbound and Westbound lanes of US 190 from the LA 22/US 190 interchange (near mile post 250.5) to the Lonesome Road/US 190 intersection (near mile post 252.0) while crews install temporary striping.  This work will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM (weather permitting).  One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. 

Permit/Detour Section

By law, oversize loads are not allowed to travel at night.  Emergency vehicles will have access.

To avoid construction delays, motorists traveling Eastbound on US 190 may take I-12 Eastbound for 2 miles to LA 59 (Exit 65).  Travel South on LA 59 for 3.75 miles to the intersection of US 190 (Florida Street) in Mandeville. 

LA 22 Eastbound motorists may take US 190 Westbound to I-12 Eastbound.  Travel for 2 miles to LA 59 (Exit 65).  Travel South on LA 59 for 3.75 miles to the intersection of US 190 (Florida Street) in Mandeville. 

Motorists traveling Westbound on US 190 may turn North on LA 59 and travel 3.75 miles to I-12.  Then take I-12 West for 2 miles to US 190 West (Exit 63B).  

Safety Reminder

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.