I-12 Eastbound [Ramps at I-55 Interchange], Tangipahoa Parish — Roadwork (Road Construction) H.012457

Published 6:30 am Sunday, October 16, 2022

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I-12 Eastbound [Ramps at I-55 Interchange], Tangipahoa Parish — Roadwork (Road Construction) H.012457

On Monday, October 17, 2022 and on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, there will be nightly right lane closures on I-12 Eastbound at the I-55 Interchange (approximately between MM 38 to MM 39).

These closures will be between the hours of 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM nightly, weather permitting. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times. There will be no vehicle restrictions and emergency vehicles will have access on I-12. Motorists may encounter a moderate delay during this time.

Also on Monday, October 17, 2022 and on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, there will be nightly full ramp closures as follows:

· Full ramp closure of the I-12 Eastbound on-ramp from I-55 Southbound (Exit 29A – Slidell).
· Full ramp closure of the I-12 Eastbound off-ramp to I-55 Northbound (Exit 38B – Jackson).

These ramp closures will also be between the hours of 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM nightly, weather permitting. Motorists and emergency vehicles will NOT have ramp access during these days/hours.

All road and ramp closures on this notice are for crews to install a new sign truss.

Detour Section
Motorists traveling on I-55 Southbound wishing to enter I-12 East (Exit 29A) may take the following exit at LA 22 (Exit 26 – Springfield/Ponchatoula), transition back to I-55 Northbound and follow signs for I-12 East (Exit 29A – Slidell).

Motorists traveling on I-12 East wishing to exit on I-55 North (Exit 38B) may take the following exit at LA 51 BUS (Exit 40 – Hammond/Ponchatoula), transition back to I-12 Westbound and following signs for I-55 North (Exit 38B – Jackson).

Safety Reminder
DOTD 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.