Traffic incidents and road conditions on US-61 in Louisiana

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US-61

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Paving Operations on US-61 North

Lanes Alternating
Paving Operations on US-61 Northbound from LA-74 to LA-42. Lanes Alternating. Starting 1/7/2024 8:00 PM
Construction is underway for State Project H.014865, US 61: LA 74 - LA 42. This project is 5.306 miles in Ascension Parish. The type of work includes milling asphalt concrete, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, striping, loop detectors and related work. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reminds motorists of this active construction zone on US 61 between LA 74 and LA 42. Motorists have access to travel the roadway, but should anticipate delays due to alternating lane closures on US-61 (Airline Hwy) Northbound between LA 74 and LA 42. Construction is allowable nightly from 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Mondays thru Thursdays, and on weekends from 8:00 PM Friday – 5:00 AM Monday, weather permitting. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Start Date: Jan 7, 8:00PM
ID: ERS--56323
US-61

Both Directions

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Road Construction on US-61 Both Directions

Lanes Alternating
Road Construction on US-61 Both Directions from Dilton St to Laurel St. Lanes Alternating. Starting 10/7/2024 9:00 AM and Ending 10/11/2024 3:00 PM.
Route Name: Eastbound & Westbound US 61 (Airline Dr) Start Date: Monday, October 07, 2024 at 9:00 AM End Date: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM (Weather Permitting) Closure Type: Roadwork Lanes Affected: Partial Closure/ Both Left and Right Lanes Special Notes: This is an Alternating lane closure. Start Cross Street: Dilton St End Cross Street: Laurel St Recurrence: Recurring alternating single lane closure from Monday, Oct 7th - Friday, Oct 11th, 9 AM - 3 PM each day
Start Date: Oct 7, 9:00AM
End Date  : Oct 11, 3:00PM
ID: ERS--64616

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US-61

South

US 61 s bef US 51 (MM 26.02)

I-10E TO CLEARVIEW
17 MILES
18-20 MIN
US-61

North

US 61 n bef I-310 (MM 12.91)

I-10W TO I-55
10 MILES
8-10 MIN
US-61

South

US 61 s at N of I-10 (MM 48.09)

CONGESTION
I-10 W PAST LA 44
USE CAUTION
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