Ellender Bridge Lane Closures: Plan Your Commute Ahead for LA 27 in Calcasieu Parish

By Calcasieu Staff

Published August 01, 2024

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that LA 27 at Ellender Bridge (MM 72) in Calcasieu Parish will undergo alternating lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, starting Thursday, August 1, 2024, and continuing through Friday, August 2, 2024.

The closures are necessary to facilitate essential maintenance work on the bridge, including operator house work and bridge painting. These tasks are crucial to ensuring the safety and integrity of the bridge structure.

During the specified time period, motorists can expect delays and are advised to plan their commute accordingly. The alternating lane closures will allow crews to work on one side of the bridge while maintaining traffic flow on the other side.

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