The Atchafalaya Basin Bridge on I-10 will be reduced to one lane in each direction Friday and Saturday for a sweeping operation.

Louisiana Department of Transportation Department officials say alternating lanes will be closed between the Henderson/Cecilia Exit (Exit 115) in St. Martin Parish and the Ramah/Maringouin Exit (Exit 135) in Iberville Parish from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on both days, weather permitting.

For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD's Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Motorists can access up-to-date travel information by dialing 511 or by visiting www.511la.org. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).

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