Replacement Bridge Updates
Press Releases
February 5, 2021 Closure Update – Read More
February 24, 2021 AT&T Conducting Work in Veterans Park – Read More
February 26-28, 2021 Tunnel Cleaning and Inspection – Read More
Preconstruction Efforts Initiated on Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project_March 1, 2021 – Read more
April 1, 2021, Short-term Closure on Northbound Left Lane of LA23 Judge Perez Bridge
GROUNDBREAKING – Belle Chasse Bridge & Tunnel Replacement Project
Closure Affecting Belle Chasse Tunnel – April 20-25, 2021
Closure Affecting North Tunnel Road and North Laydown Area – May 3, 2021
Our Progress
Current Bridge/Tunnel Operations Updates
TUNNEL CLEANING OVERVIEW
2021 Scheduled Dates
Tunnel cleanings are normally scheduled on the first Wednesday of each month. At that time, the southbound lanes of LA 23 through the Belle Chasse Tunnel are closed from 7 p.m. on Wednesday until Thursday morning at 5 a.m. The closure is necessary to allow crews to clean the tunnel. All work is weather permitting. As an alternate route, motorists can take the Judge Perez Bridge (LA 23) in either direction.
- January 6, 2021
- February 3, 2021
- February 26, 2021
- April 7, 2021
- May 5, 2021
- June 2, 2021
- July 7, 2021
- August 4, 2021
- September 1, 2021
- October 6, 2021
- November 3, 2021
- December 1, 2021
TUNNEL INSPECTION OVERVIEW
2021 Scheduled Dates
The Federal Government requires tunnel inspections to be conducted every two years. Closure of the tunnel is necessary to allow crews to perform the inspection. All work is weather permitting. As an alternate route, motorists can take the Judge Perez Bridge (LA 23) in either direction.
The inspections take place from 6:30a.m. until 5:30p.m. on the following dates:
- February 27, 2021
- February 28, 2021