Heads Up, Drivers: I-10 Basin Bridge Lane Closures This Week

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. - A quick heads-up for anyone who regularly travels from Baton Rouge to Lafayette. There will be some lane closures for the rest of the week while crews do routine bridge inspections.

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When Will the I-10 Lane Closures Happen?

According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), I-10 West on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge will have alternating lane closures between mile markers 123 and 127 on Wednesday, September 16, through Friday, September 18, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., weather permitting.

What Drivers Need to Know About the Basin Bridge Work

The bridge will remain open to regular traffic; however, oversized loads will be restricted to a 16-foot lane width while passing through the work zone.

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One other thing to know, emergency vehicles will have access to the area but may experience delays.

So, if you have travel planned over the Basin Bridge westbound during the inspection period, you may want to give yourself some extra time to get to your destination, since some slowdowns are possible.

Why DOTD Inspects the Basin Bridge Every Two Years

Routine safety and structural inspections on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge are conducted every two years, as managed by DOTD. Federal and state guidelines require these standard physical evaluations every two years.