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Traffic Alert: Closures announced for Belle Chasse bridge and tunnel project

Closures began Monday, 8 a.m.

BELLE CHASSE, La. — On Monday, the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announced scheduled lane and tunnel closures to allow for continued construction this week.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reminds motorists that the following schedule is subject to change:

Daytime Schedule (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

  • Monday, 11/27: LA-23 NB left lane closure from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd.
  • Tuesday, 11/28: LA-23 NB left lane closure from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd.
  • Wednesday, 11/29: LA-23 NB left lane closure from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd.
  • Thursday, 11/30: LA-23 NB left lane closure from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd.
  • Friday, 12/01: LA-23 NB left lane closure from Barriere Rd. to Engineers Rd.

Nighttime Schedule (7:30 p.m. - 5 a.m.)

  • Monday, 11/27: LA-23 SB Tunnel closure
  • Tuesday, 11/28: LA-23 SB Tunnel closure
  • Wednesday, 11/29: LA-23 SB Tunnel closure

Barriere Schedule (8:00 AM-2:00 PM)

  • Tuesday, 11/28: LA-23 SB left lane closure from Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd.
  • Wednesday, 11/29: LA-23 SB alternating lane closure from Burmaster St. to Tunnel
  • Friday, 12/01: LA-23 SB left lane closure from Engineers Rd. to Barriere Rd.

West W & Eng. Rd. Intersection

  • Wednesday, 11/29: Short-term temporary closure through the intersection.

WWL Louisiana will provide further updates should any changes or new information becomes available.

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