DOTD announces closures on I-10, I-12 in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Drivers who travel I-10 and I-12 in Baton Rouge should be aware there are upcoming closures to the roadways, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation.

Information provided by DOTD:

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that beginning Saturday, June 24, I-12 eastbound will have a full closure at the I-10/ I-12 split from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Baton Rouge.

This closure is necessary to allow crews to install the new I-10 westbound bridge span over I-12 eastbound as part of the College Drive exit project in the Capitol Region.

There will be additional lane closures throughout the weekend:· Thursday, 6/22- Sunday, 6/25 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.- I-12 EB left and center lanes from the I-10/ I-12 merge to Essen Ln.· Saturday, 6/24 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.- I-10 WB right lane from the I-10/ I-12 merge to Essen Ln.

Motorists traveling I-10 eastbound to I-12 will be directed to detour to the LA 3064 (Essen Lane) exit and travel northbound on LA 3064 to the I-12 eastbound on-ramp.

I-12 Construction — I-12 Construction(SOURCE: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development)

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