DOTD having overnight closures of Judge Seeber Bridge on Claiborne Avenue on Monday nights through Thursday nights, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., until April 4

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is having overnight closures of the Judge Seeber Bridge on Claiborne Avenue to vehicular traffic, Monday thru Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., ending Friday, April 4.

During the closures, the contractor will be touching up and repairing painted areas on the lift-span and both towers, and cleaning and painting the east counterweight. The alternate routes are La. 46/St. Claude Bridge or I-10 to the Chalmette 510 Exit.

Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).

This information can also be accessed by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, motorists can utilize the new “Way to Geaux” application to receive real-time, around the clock travel alerts. The hands-free, eyes-free “smart phone” application can be downloaded on any iPhone or Android device by visiting either the iTunes App Store, or Google Play.