NEW ORLEANS, La. – The ramp connecting northbound Causeway Boulevard to westbound I-10 in Metairie has been reopened, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) officials announced today.

The installation of temporary support is now complete. The ramp had been closed since mid-November to repair cracks in its surface that were discovered in a portion of the affected column and cap, which was erected four years ago.

“We are pleased that we have been able to reopen this portion of the Causeway Interchange,” said DOTD District Administrator Michael Stack. “Our decision to close it was based solely on safety and we wanted to ensure the riding public could travel confidently once we reopened the ramp.”

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state’s aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.

            For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD’s Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Motorists can access up-to-date travel information by dialing 511 or by visiting www.511la.org. Out of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511)