DOTD announces upcoming Acadian Thruway closures
Thursday, January 05, 2023 at 8:45:31 AM
Baton Rouge- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that Acadian Thruway will be closed on the weekends of January 7 and January 14 to allow crews to replace the railroad bridge south of I-10.
The lane closures are as follows:
· Saturday, 1/7- Sunday, 1/8- Acadian Thruway will have a full roadway closure at the railroad crossing from 12 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Local traffic will only be permitted. There will also be intermittent single lane closures along S. Eugene Dr., Valley St. and Perkins Rd.
· Saturday, 1/14- Sunday, 1/15- Acadian Thruway will have a full roadway closure at the railroad crossing from 12 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Local traffic will only be permitted. There will also be a rolling closure on S. Eugene Dr., Valley St. and Perkins Rd. that is anticipated to be approximately two hours on each street.
During these closures, traffic will be detoured to I-10, Perkins Rd. and College Dr.
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through construction sites, and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
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 for 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 website at www.511la.org.