***UPDATE***: DOTD Announces Upcoming I-12 East Closure
Monday, August 26, 2024 at 8:27:31 AM
UPDATE: Girder work was completed Sunday. Monday's I-12 eastbound closure is cancelled.
UPDATE: This closure has been extended through Monday, August 26.
Baton Rouge, La – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces an upcoming interstate closure associated with the College Drive Flyover project. Beginning Thursday night through Monday, I-12 eastbound will be closed at the I-10/I-12 split. This closure is necessary for crews to install bridge girders. The closure will begin at 10 P.M. each night and end at 5 A.M. the following morning. Please note that all construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change.
I-12 Eastbound:
- Full nightly closure from 10 P.M. to 5 A.M. Thursday, August 22-Monday, August 26.
Detour Information:
- Drivers should take I-10 east to the Essen Lane exit and proceed north on Essen Lane to access the I-12 east on-ramp.
Safety reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and we would like to remind drivers to exercise caution and drive with care through construction sites. Please be mindful of work crews and their equipment, and adhere to all posted signage and speed limits.
Additional information:
For detailed information on the College Drive Flyover project please visit www.collegeflyover.com. Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
