DOTD announces updated lane reconfiguration on US 90B/Pontchartrain Expressway in Orleans Parish
Monday, November 30, 2015 at 3:11:37 PM
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the reconfiguration of a portion of U.S. 90B/Pontchartrain Expressway as part of a $3.6 million Interstate 10 improvements project, in Orleans Parish. Effective Tuesday, Dec. 1, the area around the Superdome will have an additional lane for westbound travel. The work was previously scheduled for Nov. 16, but was canceled due to inclement weather.
Contractor James Construction Group, LLC will install signs, and remove and replace pavement markings to accommodate the restriping of lakebound Pontchartrain Expressway, in the vicinity of the U.S. 90 East and I-10 East exit ramps, near the Superdome. It is very important that motorists pay attention to the new striping and signing as the lane reconfiguration will go into effect in time for the Tuesday morning peak hour commute.
As a reminder, the project’s current closure schedule is as follows:
• Nov. 30 – The Loyola Avenue entrance ramp and Claiborne Avenue exit ramp shall be closed beginning at 7:30 p.m.; the two (2) right lanes shall be closed beginning at 9:15 p.m. All lanes and ramps shall reopen to traffic at 5:15 a.m. on Dec. 1.
• Dec. 1 - The Loyola Avenue entrance ramp and Claiborne Avenue exit ramp shall be closed beginning at 7:30 p.m.; the two (2) right lanes shall be closed beginning at 9:15 p.m. All lanes and ramps shall reopen to traffic at 5:15 a.m. on Dec. 2.
• Dec. 2 - The two (2) left lanes shall be closed beginning at 9:15 p.m. All lanes shall reopen to traffic at 5:15 a.m. on Dec. 3.
• Dec. 3 – I-10 eastbound ramp and the right lane shall be closed beginning at 9:15 p.m. All lanes and ramps shall reopen to traffic at 5:15 a.m. on Dec. 4.
Motorists should expect delays and plan routes accordingly. The alternate route is O’Keefe Avenue exit to Poydras Street to I-10 westbound entrance ramp. During the closures, emergency vehicles will have access.
All planned construction activities are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to drive with caution through this and other highway work zones. Also, be alert for the presence of construction workers and equipment.
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org.
Additionally, motorists can utilize the "Way to Geaux" application to receive real-time, around the clock travel alerts. The hands-free, eyes-free “smart phone” application can be downloaded on any iPhone or Android device by visiting either the iTunes App Store, or Google Play.
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