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DOTD Announcements
BELLE CHASSE TUNNEL CLEANING NOTICE
Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 9:54:20 AM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the southbound lanes of LA 23 through the Belle Chasse Tunnel will be closed on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 7 p.m. until Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 5 a.m.

The closure is necessary to allow crews to clean the tunnel. All work is weather permitting. As an alternate route, motorists can take the Belle Chasse Bridge (LA 23) in either direction.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Belle Chasse Project Info
To sign up for Belle Chasse Bridge project updates, please visit https://bellechassebridge.com/ and provide your email address for notifications to come directly to your inbox as the new bridge construction continues. Questions can be submitted to the project team via email at [email protected]. You can also follow the project on Facebook @BelleChasseBridge and Twitter @Bridge_BC.

Additional Information
DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.

  • MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
  • 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).