Ostrica Locks - Plaquemines Parish
Wednesday, July 09, 2014 at 7:03:37 AM
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bambi Hall
July 8, 2014 504-484-0210
DOTD announces temporary closure of Ostrica Locks in Plaquemines Parish
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the temporary closure of the Ostrica Locks in Plaquemines Parish for maintenance effective today. Pending the upcoming dredging project schedule, the closure may remain through Sunday, July 20.
During the closure, maintenance of both the facility and crew boat will be performed. The locks are located on the East Bank of Plaquemines Parish, across from Buras. A $900,000 dredging project is scheduled to begin on July 17 that will allow for safer navigation to areas including prime oyster beds and fishing grounds. The contractor is Coastal Dredging Company.
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