FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Update to Weekly Lookahead: 11/10/23 - 11/19/23

BELLE CHASSE, LA. - The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announces an update to this week's scheduled construction activities and anticipated traffic impacts (all of which are subject to potential changes).


We have had a nighttime schedule addition:

There will be an overnight LA-23 SB Tunnel closure (7:30PM–5:00AM) on Wednesday, 11/15/23 in addition to those previously listed.


The following, previously shared schedule is all still in effect:

Daytime Schedule (8:00 AM-2:00 PM) (11/10/23-11/19/23)

  • Friday, 11/10 – LA-23 NB left lane From Barriere Rd.. to Engineers Rd.
  • Tuesday, 11/14 – LA-23 SB left lane From Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd.
  • Wednesday, 11/15 – LA-23 SB left lane From Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd.
  • Thursday, 11/16 – LA-23 SB left lane From Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd.


Nighttime Schedule (7:30 PM-5:00 AM) (11/10/23-11/19/23)

  • Friday, 11/10 – LA-23 SB Tunnel closure (7:30PM–5:00AM)
  • Thursday, 11/16 – LA-23 SB Tunnel closure (7:30PM–5:00AM)
  • Friday, 11/17 – LA-23 SB Tunnel closure (7:30PM–5:00AM)

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Phone: 504.354.9939

Email address: info@bellechassebridge.com

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