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Louisiana DOTD manages bridge closures and temporary schedules due to repairs

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated tuesday

The latest in this situation

  1. Jeff Landry and Edwards met with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to improve safety measures in the state.
  2. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is involved in an I-49 connector project.
  3. The bridge replacement project in Tangipahoa Parish is now funded by federal and local taxes.
  4. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) has been hired to undertake the construction of a new bridge project.

How it started

2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Jul 17. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is managing several infrastructure operations in Louisiana. Routine maintenance on the LA 3094 bridge in Caddo Parish will cause intermittent lane closures from July 20 through July 24, according to. Additionally, the Grand Lake Pontoon Bridge operates under a temporary schedule, and the Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge remains closed to vehicle traffic until further notice,.

From k945.com, americanpress.com

Why it matters

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These closures and temporary schedules disrupt commerce and travel across Louisiana. Repairs to the Calcasieu Lock are scheduled to continue through October 31,.

From americanpress.com

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  1. Jeff Landry and Edwards met with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to improve safety measures in the state.Sub-event
  2. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is performing necessary road maintenance on I-49 in Caddo Parish.Sub-event
  3. A bridge replacement project is underway, managed by DOTD, affecting the Wilson Branch and the Kentwood area.Sub-event
  4. A barge strike caused extensive damage to the Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge and required repairs to the Calcasieu Lock in Louisiana.Sub-event
  5. DOTD is managing the spillway project at Bundick Lake.Sub-event
  6. DOTD operational status in Louisiana.1 source

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