Traffic incidents and road conditions on US-61 in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the following intersections will have alternating lane closures from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. One lane of travel will be maintained in all directions at all times. Wednesday 5/15-Friday 5/17/2024: - Intersection US 61/190 (Airline Hwy) @ Prescott Rd These closures are necessary for installation of traffic signals. These closures are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions. 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: May 15, 9:00AM
End Date  : May 17, 3:00PM
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ID: ERS--60297

US 61/Airline Highway (ASCENSION PARISH) – There will be a southbound lane closure on US 61/Airline Highway from 2 miles south of LA 22 to 3.5 miles south of LA 22, beginning on Monday, May 6, 2024 and concluding on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. This lane closure is necessary to perform a power pole replacement for two power poles located on the west side of US-61 (Airline Highway). No detour routes are necessary however, permit loads over 12’ wide should call the permit office for alternate routes. 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: May 6, 7:00AM
End Date  : May 31, 5:00PM
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ID: ERS--59983

ATTENTION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that there will be Left Turn Lane Closure at US 61(Airline Hwy) NB at Arnold Ln on from April 22nd, 2024 to May 27th, 2024. Concrete Barrier will be installed along US 61 NB from 1500ft South of Arnold to 500ft North of Arnold. Two lane of travel will be maintained in all directions at all time This closure is necessary to construct the left turn lane at Arnold Ln. These closures are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions. 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: Apr 22, 12:00AM
End Date  : May 28, 12:00PM
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ID: ERS--59561

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
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ID: ERS--56323

Route Name: US 61 Northbound Start Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 7:00 AM Estimated End: January 2024 Closure Type: Roadwork Lanes Affected: Partial Closure/ Right Lane Restrictions: No loads greater than 12' will be able to pass through the construction workzone. These loads should contact the permit office for routes. The outside shoulder and northbound US 61 right lane will be closed at the St. James Boat Club to facilitate construction activities. The 12' inside lane will be traversable to motorists with a signed reduced speed of 45 mph in the construction zone. Access to the boat launch will maintained at all times throughout construction. 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. Project: H.013997
Start Date: Jul 20, 7:00AM
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ID: ERS--51704

Construction has begun for State Project H.000337 US 61: Bayou Manchac & Bayou Francois Bridges, East Baton Rouge & Ascension Parishes for a length of 1.490 miles. The type of work is clearing and grubbing, removal of bridges, grading, drainage structures, class II base course, lime treatment, pavement patching, milling asphalt concrete, asphalt concrete pavement, riprap, flexible revetment, precast concrete barrier, temporary detour roads, precast concrete piles, concrete slab span bridge, precast pre-stressed concrete girder bridges, temporary detour bridge (concrete) and related work.
Start Date: Mar 24, 12:00AM
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ID: ERS--15066