NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the following lane closures, in respective parishes, for salting operations. These bridges will operate with one lane open throughout the event.
Motorists are urged to stay off the roads whenever possible and use extra caution if traveling during hazardous weather conditions.
Orleans Parish
- U.S. 90 (Danziger Bridge)
- La. 39 (Judge Seeber/Claiborne Avenue Bridge)
- Ted Hickey (Seabrook/Leon C. Simon Bridge)
Orleans/Plaquemines Parishes
- La. 23 (Judge Perez/Belle Chasse Bridge)
Orleans/St. Charles Parishes
- I-310 (Luling/Hale Boggs Bridge)
DOTD will advise when these lanes reopen.
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.
Additionally, motorists can utilize the new "Way to Geaux" application to receive real-time, around the clock travel alerts. The hands-free, eyes-free "smart phone" application can be downloaded on any iPhone or Android device by visiting either the iTunes App Store, or Google Play.