UPDATED: The previous release incorrectly stated that all lanes of I-10 East would be closed during the lighting rehab work.
New Orleans, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the following closures for highway lighting maintenance performed by the city of New Orleans on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 9 AM-2 PM:
Segment 1: Single, right-lane closure of I-10 East main span between Orleans Ave. and St. Bernard Ave.
Segment 2: Full closure of the Esplanade Ave. exit ramp (236A)
Segment 3: Full closure of the I-10 East On-Ramp @ Claiborne Ave. / St. Philip St. intersection
Detour/Alternate Route: Claiborne Ave. or I-610
Full Details: https://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/announcements/Announcement.aspx?key=35278
Safety reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to drive cautiously through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.