HAMMOND — Late afternoon thunderstorms have delayed shoulder work on a number of recently paved roadways across Tangipahoa Parish.
Parish President Robby Miller said Barriere Construction crews have faced weather challenges in completing several of their shoulder dressing projects this month. Extensive evening showers are continuing to cause delays because local dirt pits are being rained out.
Weather-permitting, crews are scheduled to perform the following jobs during the week of July 14:
- Shoulder Dressing: South I-12 Service Road, Whiskey Lane, New Genessee, Old Covington, Woodstone, and East Park;
- Soil Cement Operations: Frank Lane and Jaelyn Drive.
Miller said motorists can expect intermittent delays in construction zones.
Miller also reminds motorists that a portion of Reid Road in Amite is scheduled for closure on Monday, July 14, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. for repairs of the old timber bridge at the far end of the roadway. No traffic will be allowed through the construction zone.
On Thursday, July 17, the intersection of Berry Bowl Road at Danna Road in Independence will be closed for a cross drain replacement project. Work is scheduled between the hours of 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. that day, and no thru-traffic will be allowed while work is being completed in that area.
