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DOTD Announcements
US 61 from Wildcat Dr. to Airport Rd. - St. John the Baptist Parish -- Roadwork (Road Construction) H.014109
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 9:18:34 AM
There will be intermittent and alternating lane closures on US 61, both northbound and southbound, from Wildcat Dr. to Airport Rd., between 8pm and 6am, nightly, beginning on Thursday, August 21, 2025 through Friday, March 27, 2026, weather permitting, while crews perform asphalt patching, milling, and paving operations. At least one lane in each direction will be open at all times.

Permit Information:
There are no restrictions for oversized loads.

Detour Information:
Motorists may use the following route to avoid the lane closures:
Motorists traveling US 61 north may take LA 3223 (Elm St.) south to LA 44, then west to LA 54, then north to re-intersect US 61.
Motorists traveling US 61 south may take LA 54 south to LA 44, then east to LA 3223 (Elm St.), then north to re-intersect US 61.

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

Contact Information:
Clay James, P.E.
985-375-0191
[email protected]