Baton Rouge, LA – Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the eastbound middle and inside lanes of U.S. 190 (Florida Blvd.) between Foster Drive (La. 37) and Cloud Drive will be closed for the remainder of the week, due to unforeseen repairs to the roadway’s base.
During this work, one lane will remain open to traffic at all times.
It was discovered that the additional repairs were needed upon removal of the roadway surface during the weekend. Crews will be working during daytime and evening hours to install a new road base and apply asphalt to the roadway in order to expeditiously reopen the lanes of traffic. Work will be completed as quickly as possible, and DOTD will notify the public immediately upon reopening of the lanes.
This lane closure has no vehicle restrictions and no detour is necessary.
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.
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