Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announces upcoming traffic impacts for week of December 9, 2024

Shreveport, LA – The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project has released its traffic impact schedule for the week of December 9, 2024. The schedule includes lane closures and overnight paving, with all activities subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Lane Closure Schedule:

Weekday Daytime (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

• Monday, 12/09: LA 23 southbound left lane closure from Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd.
• Tuesday, 12/10: LA 23 northbound left lane closure from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd.
• Wednesday, 12/11: LA 23 southbound left lane closure from Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd.
• Thursday, 12/12:
  • LA 23 southbound lane closure from RaceTrac (Dale Ave.) to Engineers Rd.
    • Detour via Lapalco Blvd. → Wall Blvd. → Harvey Blvd. → Engineers Rd.
  • LA 23 northbound left lane closure from Engineers Rd. to RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
    • Detour at LA-23/Dale Ave. intersection and bulb-out.
• Friday, 12/13:
  • LA 23 southbound lane closure from RaceTrac (Dale Ave.) to Engineers Rd.
    • Detour via Lapalco Blvd. → Wall Blvd. → Harvey Blvd. → Engineers Rd.
  • LA 23 northbound left lane closure from Engineers Rd. to RaceTrac (Dale Ave.)
    • Detour at LA-23/Dale Ave. intersection and bulb-out.

Nighttime (7:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.)
Nighttime lane closures for both northbound and southbound LA 23 will occur intermittently. Specific closures will depend on weather and subcontractor coordination, and updates will be shared prior to the date of work.

Weekend Daytime (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

• Saturday, 12/14: LA 23 northbound left lane closure from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd.

The project team is working to minimize public inconvenience by evaluating nighttime and weekend lane closures and monitoring traffic conditions in collaboration with the USCG, PPG, PPSO, and DOTD.