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DOTD Announcements
US 61 Northbound & Southbound Moving Operations - from US 51 to St. Charles Parish Line – Roadway Sweeping - St. John the Baptist Parish
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:06:57 PM
The US 61 Northbound and Southbound, left/inside lanes will have moving operations from US 51 to the St. Charles Parish Line, scheduled from 6AM to 6PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026, weather permitting, for DOTD sweeping operations.

ONE LANE WILL BE OPEN AT ALL TIMES.

Permit Information:
No restrictions for oversized loads.

Detour Information:
Motorists may use the following routes to avoid the work zone:
Motorists traveling US 61 south may take LA 44 south to LA 628, then east to LA 3217, then north to re-intersect US 61
Motorists traveling US 61 north may take LA 3217 south to LA 628, then west to LA 44, then north to re-intersect US 61

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 equipment.

G. Scott Küpper
RSD District Coordinator
District 62/Hammond
(985) 375-0117
Website: www.dotd.la.gov
STATEWIDE TRAFFIC INFORMATION- dial 511 or visit www.511la.org