Shreveport, LA – The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project released the traffic impacts for the upcoming week, noting all schedules are subject to change. The project will involve overnight paving and daytime lane closures to advance construction.
**Overnight Paving:**
Paving work will occur from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting next week. On the night of December 5, preparation work will be conducted on W. X St. and N. Tunnel Rd., restricting traffic until the morning of December 7. Access during this time will be available via W. W St., and Barriere crews will clean and prepare areas near the new bridge to provide parking for residents.
**Lane Closure Schedule:**
**LA 23:**
– **Daytime closures (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.):**
– **December 4–6:** Northbound left lane closure from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd. (Closure length may adjust based on progress).
**X St./N. Tunnel Rd.:**
– December 5–11
**Q St.:**
– December 12–16
**Nighttime closures (7:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.):**
– **December 2–6:** Alternating northbound and southbound lane closures on LA 23 from RaceTrac (Dale Ave.) to Engineers Rd., with detours via Lapalco Blvd., Wall Blvd., Harvey Blvd., and Engineers Rd.
**Weekend Daytime Schedule:**
– **December 7 (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.):** Northbound left lane closure on LA 23 from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd.
The project team continues to coordinate with local agencies, including USCG, PPG, PPSO, and DOTD, to minimize traffic disruptions. Efforts include assessing alternative schedules for night and weekend closures. Residents are thanked for their patience as work progresses on the new Belle Chasse Bridge.