La. 182 bridge will close May 23 for rehab project

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says the $25.9 million rehabilitation project for the La. 182 bridge begins Monday.

Work will consist of cleaning, painting, bridge repair and related work. The project will begin at the Berwick side and end at the Morgan City side of the bridge.

Work is expected to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Nighttime and weekend work is also expected.

The bridge will be closed to traffic beginning May 23. The detour route will consist of U.S. 90.

Emergency vehicles will not have access to the area.

This project is estimated for completion in May 2025, a shorter timeline than the DOTD predicted last year, when the work was expected to take up to 3-1/2 years.

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

DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.

MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.

511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).