[StBernard] UPDATE: DOTD announces extended closure of Judge Seeber (Claiborne Ave.) Bridge for painting

[Westley Annis]

UPDATE: DOTD announces extended closure of Judge Seeber (Claiborne Ave.)
Bridge for painting

 

NEW ORLEANS, La. - Due to inclement weather, the Louisiana Department of
Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that the Judge Seeber
(Claiborne Avenue) Bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic thru at
least Labor Day weekend to continue cleaning and painting the west tower. 

 

Since the closure began, rain has hampered the production of the project.
Sandblasting has to be redone each time it rains as moisture gets into the
containment area, causing the contractor to shut down operations and restart
on the next clear day. Because of the weather delays, the contractor has
completed only 25 percent of the work on the west tower. The contractor has
already started preparations for east tower work.

 

DOTD will continue to evaluate the contractor's progress during the closure
to determine if additional time is needed or if limited access can be
accommodated in the immediate future. The project is expected to be
completed in fall 2013.

 

The contractor will continue to have the bridge in the "up" position to
accommodate the required containment enclosures and construction equipment
to perform this work. Motorists should use St. Claude and Florida Avenues as
alternate routes.

 

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution
through the construction zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their
equipment.

 

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is
committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance
the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway,
including over 930 miles of interstate and 13,000 bridges, DOTD supports the
development of the state's aviation, marine and rail infrastructures.
Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create
job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical
freight corridors safer and more efficient.

 

For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov
<https://mailht.mail.la.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=8bc3abbec8c9435fabe99652a2130af
7&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dotd.la.gov> , email dotdcs at la.gov
<https://mailht.mail.la.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=8bc3abbec8c9435fabe99652a2130af
7&URL=mailto%3adotdcs%40la.gov> , or call DOTD's Customer Service Center at
(225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30
a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

Motorists can access up-to-date travel information by dialing 511 or by
visiting www.511la.org
<https://mailht.mail.la.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=8bc3abbec8c9435fabe99652a2130af
7&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.511la.org> . Out of-state travelers can call
1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511)