Belle Chasse Bridge on LA 23, Plaquemines Parish, H.001390.6
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 1:42:14 PM
Belle Chasse Bridge on LA 23, will be closed to traffic both north and southbound from 5:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 until 12:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2015 for bridge repairs. The Belle Chasse Tunnel will be allowing two-way traffic while repair work occurs on the bridge.
During the closure period, the following vehicles will be prohibited from entering the Belle Chasse Tunnel:
•Dump trucks and any truck that is larger
•Pick-Up trucks with any type of trailer, including boats and motor homes
All other motor vehicle traffic will be allowed in the tunnel. Law enforcement officials will be in the area monitoring and assisting with the flow of traffic.
Prohibited vehicles can detour the area via the following routes:
•From New Orleans: General De Gaulle Drive over the Intercoastal Canal Bridge to LA 406, to LA 23
•From Plaquemines: LA 23 to LA 406 over the Intercoastal Canal Bridge to General De Gaulle Drive
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Corbett M. Hollier, P.E.
Project Engineer, Gang 252
LADOTD
District 02
1440 Highway 90
Bridge City, LA 70094
(504) 361-6495