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Lane closures for Atchafalaya Basin Bridge this week for inspections
LOUISIANA (KLFY) -- If you have plans to drive across the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge this week, be prepared for alternating lane closures.
According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, both the eastbound and westbound lanes will be closed during specific times for inspections.
Emergency vehicles will have access to the area. The DOTD said the road will be open to regular traffic with a 16-foot lane restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone.
Below is a list of dates and times for the scheduled closures.
Eastbound lane closures
- Tuesday, Sept. 3 -- 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 5 -- 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Westbound lane closures
- Wednesday, Sept. 4 -- 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 6 -- 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.