Weekly Lookahead: 1/14/2026

BELLE CHASSE, LA. - The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announces the activation of permanent traffic signals on LA23 and Engineers Road. The anticipated traffic impacts of these activities include:

Wednesday Night - 1/14/26

7 p.m. - 5 a.m.

• Right lane LA23 southbound from Algiers Bridge to Barriere Road
• Right lane LA23 northbound from Woodland to Algiers, then shifting to close the left lane from Barriere Road to the Algiers Bridge

Thursday Night - 1/15/26

7 p.m. - 5 a.m.

• Right lane LA23 southbound from Algiers Bridge to Barriere Road
• Right lane LA23 northbound from Woodland to Algiers, then shifting to close the left lane from Barriere Road to the Algiers Bridge

Friday - 1/16/26

9 a.m. - Noon

• At DOTD's request for the replacement of the traffic signal control box, state trooper/local law enforcement will be directing traffic at Engineers Road/LA23 while traffic lights are not operational
• No lanes will be closed

Friday Night - 1/16/26

7 p.m. - 5 a.m.

• Right lane LA23 southbound from Algiers Bridge to Barriere Road
• Left lane LA23 northbound Barriere Road to the Algiers Bridge

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