DOTD announces $30 million infrastructure investment to preserve portion of U.S. 90 in Iberia Parish
Friday, October 14, 2022 at 2:16:26 PM

IBERIA PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Thursday,November 3, construction will begin on a $30 million project on U.S. 90 from La. 14 (Center St.) to La. 83 (Weeks Island Rd).


The project will include new concrete pavement with shoulders, base construction, temporary concrete barriers, median crossover diversion roads, guard rail, striping, on/off ramp pavement patching, and related work.

Work is estimated to take place Monday through Saturday from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., weather permitting.

Lane closures are expected with a 10-foot wide maximum restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone in preparation of converting U.S. 90 westbound into two-way traffic.

U.S. 90 will be reduced to one 10-foot lane in each direction with east and westbound traffic separated by concrete barriers. U.S. 90 eastbound traffic will be diverted to the inside lane of U.S. 90 westbound. During this period, oversized loads will not have access to pass through the work zone.

Through traffic will be maintained on U.S. 90 east and westbound. Emergency vehicles will have access to this area.

On/Off ramp closures with detours will be required. Emergency vehicles will not have access to this area during these closures. The department will publish additional press releases for these planned ramp closures.

The project is estimated for completion by January 2024.

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

DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.

  • MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
  • 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).


Media/Public Info Contact
Deidra Druilhet
Public Information Officer
deidra.druilhet@la.gov
337-262-6133

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