Crescent City Connection HOV lanes reopen ahead of schedule as bridge repairs enter next phase (Orleans Parish)
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 3:48:12 PM
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reopened both HOV lanes on the US 90B/Crescent City Connection on Sunday, November 8, after crews completed the weekend inspection ahead of schedule. As repairs continue, three city-bound lanes remain open day and night from the Westbank to the Eastbank. Only the far-right lane remains closed.
The HOV lanes had been scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, November 9, and have resumed their normal schedule. Crews have also finished installing concrete barriers on the city-bound bridge (GNO Bridge No. 2), ending the overnight closures of the two right lanes.
During this phase of the $6.5 million repair project, crews will clean sections of the bridge’s steel framework, reinforce connections with steel plates, and apply a protective coating to help prevent further corrosion. The closed lane provides space for equipment and allows crews to reach the steel along the outside of the bridge from behind the barriers.
The far-right lane is scheduled to reopen temporarily on January 29, 2027, for Mardi Gras. Crews will close it again after the holiday to continue repairs. All work is weather-dependent.
Drivers should allow extra travel time during peak commuting hours and check traffic conditions before leaving. Current conditions are available through the Louisiana 511 app or at 511la.org. Please drive with caution through the work zone and watch for crews and equipment.
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