Traffic incidents and road conditions on LA-68 in Louisiana

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Road Closures

All Ramps Closed
Road Maintenance Operations on ramp from LA-68 to I-10 Eastbound (249) . Ramp Closed. Starting 10/6/2022 8:30 AM
Route Name: I10 Eastbound & Westbound Start Date: Thursday, October 06, 2022 at 8:30 AM Estimated End: Until Further Notice Closure Type: Roadwork Closure Reason: Closure Closure Category: Full Closure Start Cross Street: I-10 / Michoud Blvd Interchange Ramps Detour: I-510 Comments The Michoud Over-Pass over I-10 will also be closed. The closures are necessary so that DOTD crews can safely remove the discarded tires and debris from along the ramps. Safety Reminder DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Start Date: Oct 6, 8:30AM
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ID: ERS--43223
All Ramps Closed
Road Maintenance Operations on ramp from Michoud Blvd to I-10 Westbound (248) . Ramp Closed. Starting 10/6/2022 8:30 AM
Route Name: I10 Eastbound & Westbound Start Date: Thursday, October 06, 2022 at 8:30 AM Estimated End: Until Further Notice Closure Type: Roadwork Closure Reason: Closure Closure Category: Full Closure Start Cross Street: I-10 / Michoud Blvd Interchange Ramps Detour: I-510 Comments The Michoud Over-Pass over I-10 will also be closed. The closures are necessary so that DOTD crews can safely remove the discarded tires and debris from along the ramps. Safety Reminder DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Start Date: Oct 6, 8:30AM
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ID: ERS--43225

Roadwork

All Ramps Closed
Road Maintenance Operations on ramp from LA-68 to I-10 Eastbound (249) . Ramp Closed. Starting 10/6/2022 8:30 AM
Route Name: I10 Eastbound & Westbound Start Date: Thursday, October 06, 2022 at 8:30 AM Estimated End: Until Further Notice Closure Type: Roadwork Closure Reason: Closure Closure Category: Full Closure Start Cross Street: I-10 / Michoud Blvd Interchange Ramps Detour: I-510 Comments The Michoud Over-Pass over I-10 will also be closed. The closures are necessary so that DOTD crews can safely remove the discarded tires and debris from along the ramps. Safety Reminder DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Start Date: Oct 6, 8:30AM
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ID: ERS--43223
All Ramps Closed
Road Maintenance Operations on ramp from Michoud Blvd to I-10 Westbound (248) . Ramp Closed. Starting 10/6/2022 8:30 AM
Route Name: I10 Eastbound & Westbound Start Date: Thursday, October 06, 2022 at 8:30 AM Estimated End: Until Further Notice Closure Type: Roadwork Closure Reason: Closure Closure Category: Full Closure Start Cross Street: I-10 / Michoud Blvd Interchange Ramps Detour: I-510 Comments The Michoud Over-Pass over I-10 will also be closed. The closures are necessary so that DOTD crews can safely remove the discarded tires and debris from along the ramps. Safety Reminder DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Start Date: Oct 6, 8:30AM
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ID: ERS--43225

Road Construction  Active

Lanes Alternating
Road Construction on LA-68 Both Directions from US-61 Northbound to LA-964 . Lanes Alternating. Width Restriction: 11ft Starting 7/19/2022 6:02 PM
Route Name: LA 68 Eastbound,LA 68 Westbound Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 2:43 PM Estimated End: 05/31/2023 Closure Type: Roadwork Lanes Affected: Partial Closure/ Both Left and Right Lanes Special Notes: This is an Alternating and Intermittent lane closure. Start Cross Street: LA 964 End Cross Street: US 61 Detour/Alternate Route: US 61 and LA 964 are the detour routes around the 11 foot width restriction on the section of LA 68 between US 61 and LA 964. Restrictions: There is a width restriction of 11 feet on the section of LA 68 between LA 964 and US 61. Comments LA 68 will remain open to regular traffic. There is an 11 foot width restriction in the area between LA 964 and US 61. Project: H.012110
Start Date: Jul 19, 6:02PM
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ID: ERS--40738

Emergencymaintenance  Active

Lanes Alternating
Emergency Maintenance on LA-68 Both Directions near McMurray Ln . Lanes Alternating. Width Restriction: 12ft Starting 4/4/2022 3:16 PM
***UPDATE*** LA 68, 3 miles South of LA 10 near Jackson, will have one lane open 24hrs a day with temporary traffic signals directing two-way traffic through the closure. Permit load restrictions will be up to 12 feet wide; anything over, please contact the permit office Effective immediately: LA 68, East Feliciana Parish, 3 miles South of LA 10 near Jackson, will have one lane open with flagmen directing traffic until further notice. This emergency lane closure is due to a failing roadway. DOTD will advise when all lanes reopen and deemed safe for travel.
Start Date: Apr 4, 3:16PM
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ID: ERS--37500

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