REOPENED: LA 315 Northbound, LA 315 Southbound, Dularge Bascule Bridge, Terrebonne Parish -- Roadwork (Bridge Closure)
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7:39:24 AM
- Route Name: LA 315 Northbound,LA 315 Southbound
Start Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2023 at 10:00 PM
End Date: Thursday, November 09, 2023 at 10:12 AM
Estimated End: Until further notice
Closure Type: Roadwork
Closure Reason: Bridge Closure
Closure Category: Reopened Closure
Start Cross Street: COUNTRY CLUB DR
End Cross Street: LA 661
Detour: Alternate routes available for crossing the ICWW are: LA 661 (South Van Ave.) to LA 57 (Grand Caillou Road) to LA 3040 (Tunnel Blvd.) to U.S. 90 (Barrow St.) to LA 315. LA 661 (South Van Ave.) to LA 57 (Grand Caillou Road) to LA 24 (Twin Span Bridge) to U.S. 90 (Barrow St.) to LA 315.
Restrictions: Dularge Bascule Bridge on LA 315 crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway (ICWW) is closed to all traffic in both directions until further notice.
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Comments
The Dularge Bascule Bridge on LA 315 crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway (ICWW) in Houma, LA is closed to vehicular traffic in both directions due to a marine vessel allision with the movable bridge spans. Damage was sustained to the span locking mechanism(s) that lock the two (2) leafs of the bascule bridge together in the down position. The vessel that hit the bridge was the "Diamond Lugger" owned by Diamond B Marine Services, pushing a barge and crane owned by Weeks Marine, Inc. Initial reports indicate that the vessel captain had not asked for a bridge opening, with the intent of passing under the spans with enough clearance under the span. DOTD bridge maintenance and inspection personnel are assessing the damage to determine what course of action is necessary to get the bridge operational and re-opened to vehicular traffic.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
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