DOTD and MDOT reminds drivers of lane closures this weekend on I-10 Pearl River Bridge at Louisiana/Mississippi state line
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Mississippi Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers of upcoming lane closures on the I-10 Pearl River Bridge from October 24 through October 27, in Hancock County at the Mississippi/Louisiana state line to allow crews to repair expansion joints on the bridge. The work is necessary to maintain the integrity of the bridge structure.
Beginning Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m., there will be one lane of I-10 closed in both directions until Monday, October 27 at 6 a.m.
Wide loads will be restricted to a maximum width of 11 feet. MDOT crews will be working 24 hours per day on the weekends in order to minimize traffic impacts and to complete the repairs as quickly as possible.
Drivers should expect significant delays on I-10 during this time. DOTD and MDOT advise drivers to take alternate routes, if possible. Alternate routes include:
- U.S. 90 for passenger vehicles only due to posted bridges.
Detours for all other vehicles are:
- For motorists traveling eastbound, U.S. 11 North to I-59 North to MS 43 South to I-10.
- For motorists traveling westbound, MS 43 North to I-59 South to I-10.
For traveling convenience, motorists can access up-to-date information about weather-related road conditions, construction activities and other critical incidents by dialing 511 from their telephone. The voice-activated 511 Traveler Information System is available to most wireless and landline telephone users. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information System Web site at www.511la.org.
Another option is to utilize the new “Way to Geaux” application to receive real-time, around the clock travel alerts. The hands-free, eyes-free smartphone application can be downloaded on any iPhone or Android device by visiting either the iTunes App Store, or Google Play.
DOTD’s Customer Service Center representatives can answer questions about road closures or any other DOTD-related questions. Please call (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683) with questions. The center’s business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.