Traffic shift planned for U.S. 90 in Broussard
Thursday, October 09, 2014 at 5:15:41 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deidra Druilhet
October 9, 2014 337-262-6133
BROUSSARD, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that work will begin Saturday, October 11, to shift U.S. 90 southbound traffic, between Celebrity Drive and Albertson Parkway, to the recently constructed temporary lanes in the median of the highway.
Work beginning Saturday, October 11, will involve the removal of current striping and the installation of temporary striping. This work is estimated to take place from 6:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane Sunday, October 12, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to allow crews to install temporary concrete barriers. This work is estimated to take place over a 1-2 day period.
Following the traffic shift, two U.S. 90 southbound lanes will be open, but lane widths will be reduced to 11 feet. Oversized loads wider than 18 feet will not be permitted to pass through the work zone. These vehicles should use alternate routes that include LA 89, LA 182, LA 352 and LA 31. Emergency vehicles will continue to have access to the area.
The planned work is weather dependent, and may be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.
As part of DOTD’s Geaux South construction program, this $57.1 million effort will widen U.S 90 to six-lanes from Albertson Parkway to north of the Ambassador Caffery intersection. The project also includes construction of a U.S. 90 overpass above Albertson Parkway, a new railroad overpass, and modification of the adjacent frontage roads. Work on the project is slated for completion in mid-2017.
The Geaux South program is a $3 billion multi-year construction initiative that will convert approximately 160 miles of the current U.S. 90 corridor to Interstate 49 South. When completed, I-49 will extend from the current terminus at I-10 in Lafayette to the West Bank Expressway in New Orleans.
The construction work will enhance safety, facilitate economic growth, reduce traffic congestion, and improve mobility throughout the state’s transportation system. In addition, the program will benefit public safety by allowing local governments to more efficiently evacuate residents in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster.
For more information on the Geaux South program, visit www.GeauxSouth49.com. You may also follow progress at www.Facebook.com/GeauxSouthI49, and on Twitter @GeauxSouth49.
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