REMINDER: US 190 westbound Old Mississippi River Bridge to close for emergency repair – East Baton Rouge Parish
Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:33:51 AM
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces the westbound side of the US 190 Old Mississippi River Bridge will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, August 28, through 12 p.m. Tuesday, September 1.
The closure is necessary to fully replace a failing finger joint located at the east end of the bridge. As part of the closure, the I-110 southbound ramp connecting LA 408 (Harding Boulevard) to US 190 westbound will also be closed.
Westbound motorists will be detoured to I-110 southbound, I-10 westbound, and LA 415 northbound. Drivers should allow additional travel time.
The safety of the traveling public is DOTD’s top priority. DOTD continually monitors the condition of its bridges and would immediately close any structure determined to be unsafe for travel.
Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution near the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Additional Information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-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 X (Twitter) pages.
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