DOTD announces weekend lane closure on U.S. 90 in Lafayette Parish
Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 4:25:33 PM
BROUSSARD, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the left lane of U.S. 90 West (northbound), at the railroad overpass in Broussard, will be closed to motorists on Sunday, Mar. 29, from 7 a.m. to noon.
This work is necessary to allow crews to install temporary sheet piles. Oversized loads will not be permitted to pass through the work zone during these times and must use alternate routes that include La. 89, La. 182, La. 352 and La. 31.
All construction activities are weather dependent, and may be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.
As part of the Geaux South program, current work underway is related to the $57.1 million design-build project that involves widening U.S 90 to six-lanes from Albertson Parkway to north of the Ambassador Caffery intersection. The project will also construct an overpass along U.S. 90 above Albertson Parkway, a new railroad overpass and modify 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 to 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 Geaux South program will support economic growth, improve access, reduce traffic congestion, and improve connectivity throughout the state’s transportation system. Completion of the work will also improve travel times for commuters, enhance safety, and facilitate evacuation efforts 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.