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Road Closures Aug 30, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

I-12 Night Work Starts Tonight Between LA 21 and Airport Road

Alternating and intermittent overnight lane closures begin Sunday at 8 p.m. on I-12 between LA 21 and Airport Road. One lane will remain open, but DOTD says motorists may encounter moderate delays.

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Road Closures Aug 29, 2026 St. Tammany Parish

HWY 36 Bridge Replacement Update

Work is clearly continuing at the site, but based on the current progress, APR•St Tammany believes it may be mid September before the bridge reopens. That is only an estimate and has not been confirmed by officials.

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