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Lane closure on I-10 near Iberville Parish over the weekend

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If you're planning a trip to Baton Rouge or New Orleans this weekend, expect to see delays on Interstate 10 due to lane closures for road work.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, the right lane of Interstate 10 in both directions will be closed. On I-10 west, the closures will be between the LA 77 Grosse Tete overpass to the railroad overpass. The LA 77 westbound entrance ramp will also be closed. On I-10 east, the closure will be between east side of the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and the Iberville Parish line.

The closures are expected to continue through early Monday morning. Heavy delays are expected, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Permit load restrictions will be up to 13 feet wide.

Here are the suggested detour routes:

  • If you're heading east: Take I-10 East to I-49 North, and proceed north to US 190 East. Take 19- East to LA 415, and head south on LA 415 to I-10 East.
  • If you're heading west: Take I-10 West to LA 415. Head north on LA 415 to US 190, and travel west to I-49. Take I-49 South to I-10 West.

Drivers are advised to use caution when traveling through these areas.

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