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1978 2013-02-22 Troop B *Traffic Advisory* Belle Chasse Bridge Closure / Belle Chasse Tunnel Accepting Two Way Traffic

TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE

February 22, 2013
*Traffic Advisory*
Belle Chasse Bridge Closure / Belle Chasse Tunnel Accepting Two Way Traffic

On Saturday, February 23, 2013 beginning at 5:00AM, the Belle Chasse Bridge (LA 23) will be closed to traffic both north and southbound. The Belle Chasse Tunnel will be allowing two-way traffic while the bridge is being repaired. The closure will last until midnight (12:00 AM) Sunday, March 5. 2013.

During the closure period, the following vehicles will be prohibited from entering the Belle Chasse Tunnel:
    · Dump trucks and any truck that is larger
    · Pick-Up trucks with any type of trailer, including boats and motor homes

All other motor vehicle traffic will be allowed in the tunnel. Law enforcement officials will be in the area monitoring and assisting with the flow of traffic.

Prohibited vehicles can detour the area via the following routes:
    · From New Orleans: General De Gaulle Drive over the Intercoastal Canal Bridge to LA 406, to LA 23
    · From Plaquemines: LA 23 to LA 406 over the Intercoastal Canal Bridge to General De Gaulle Drive

To report stalled vehicles or unsafe roadway conditions, you may dial *LSP (*577) from your cellular phone to reach the State Police office closest to you.

For road closure information, please call 511 or visit www.511LA.org.

Citizens and visitors are also urged to enroll in Nixle Alerts for real time updates on roadway closures, crash locations, and pertinent safety information for their region of the state. To enroll visit
www.nixle.com, complete the required information, and select Louisiana State Police as your agency.

Contact Information:
TFC Melissa Matey
Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Public Affairs Unit
Office: (504) 471-2780
Melissa.matey@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org
www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice
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