GEAUX ORANGE - DRIVE SAFE ON THE HUEY
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LANE CLOSURES ON THE HUEY
 

There will be no closures on the Huey P Long Bridge through Wednesday, February 22 at 9 am.  Enjoy Mardi Gras!


All closures are subject to change due to weather conditions. 


 

Bridge Restrictions

  • Until further notice, there is a 16.5 ft height restriction on all vehicles traveling the bridge.
  • No wide loads / oversized loads are allowed on the bridge.

Motorists should expect left lane closures and periodic 15-min full closures weekdays from 9am - 3pm and Saturdays from 7am - 5pm.



Eastbound Lane Closures (West Bank to Elmwood):

  • Thurs. morning, February 23 to Sat. morning February 25, 1:30 am to 5 am, complete closure of the eastbound lanes on the bridge.
 

Westbound Lane Closures (Elmwood to West Bank):

  • Wed. night, February 22 to Sat. morning, February 25, 10 pm to 1:30 am, complete closure of the westbound lanes on the bridge. 
 

West Bank Impacts

  • Mon., February 20 to Sat., February 25, complete closure of Wiegand Drive. Detour available on Hooter Road.  All residents, deliveries and emergency vehicles will have access.
  • Wed. night, February 22 to Saturday morning, February 25, 7 pm to 5 am each night, closure of one lane on Bridge City Avenue.
  • Wed., February 22 at 7 pm to Thurs., February 23 at 5 am, complete closure of River Road and Levee Biking/Walking Trail on the West Bank under the bridge.
  • Wed., February 22 to Fri., February 24, 9 am to 2 pm each day, complete closure of River Road and Levee Biking/Walking Trail on the West Bank under the bridge.
  • Sat., February 25, 7 am to 5 pm, complete closure of River Road and Levee Biking/Walking Trail on the West Bank under the bridge.

Huey P. Long Bridge Maintenance of Traffic
Huey P. Long Bridge Maintenance of Traffic
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Huey P. Long Bridge Maintenance of Traffic
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