REMINDER: DOTD announces lane closures for inspections on I-10 Basin Bridge
Tuesday, September 02, 2014 at 9:15:20 AM
HENDERSON, La. - DOTD announced today that beginning Tuesday, September 2, Interstate 10 will have alternating lane closures on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, between milepost 117 and milepost 127 (Whiskey Bay), for routine bridge inspections.
Inspections are estimated to take place over a two week period as follows:
• September 2 – Interstate 10 eastbound – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• September 3 – Interstate 10 westbound – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• September 4 – Interstate 10 westbound – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• September 6 – Interstate 10 westbound – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• September 7 – Interstate 10 eastbound – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• September 8 – Interstate 10 eastbound – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• September 9 – Interstate 10 eastbound – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• September 10 – Interstate 10 westbound – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The proposed inspection schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions and traffic queues.
Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route, due to the possibility of traffic delays.
DOTD encourages motorists to observe message boards in place and drive with caution through the area. The Department appreciates your patience and reminds you to be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.