Attention drivers in Orleans Parish – the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced scheduled repairs for the Judge Seeber / Claiborne Ave Bridge on LA 39. Starting from 10 p.m. on Saturday, the bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic to address electrical issues impacting its operation. This information comes from an announcement published by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development officials.
During the closure period, drivers will need to plan for detours as the bridge undergoes vital repairs. The closure category is listed as “Limited vehicular access” due to the necessity of fixing the bridge’s raising and lowering mechanism. Commuters will face a full closure over the weekend, but starting Monday, the bridge will adopt a fixed schedule, accommodating rush hour traffic from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and again from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. However, the bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic outside these hours, including weekends, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development…