DOTD announces upcoming I-610 closure in Orleans Parish
Friday, April 30, 2021 at 2:53:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces an upcoming full closure of Interstate 610 in Orleans Parish.
On Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 1 a.m. – 6 a.m., I-610 between St. Bernard Avenue and Elysian Fields Avenue, will be closed for Entergy to perform utility work.
Drivers should use the following alternate routes:
· EB I-610: Exit at St. Bernard Avenue and turn right, turn left onto Gentilly Boulevard (U.S. 90), then turn right onto Elysian Fields Avenue (LA 3021), before entering I-610 EB on the left.
· WB I-610: WB I-10.
· Franklin Avenue: Traffic will be allowed to enter onto WB I-610 to exit at LA 3021 (Elysian Fields Avenue), turn left onto Elysian Fields Avenue, then enter onto I-10 WB on the right.
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds all motorists to travel with caution through work zones, in addition to being aware of crews and their equipment.
For the latest traffic information, check 511la.org.
Contact:
Lee Sabatini
Entergy
504-576-4132