March 4, 2010 2:00 p.m. update

Welcome to your link to Port Fourchon news! Information is updated when there is breaking news that affects Port Fourchon business.

Recently Updated Information:

DUDLEY BERNARD ROAD CONSTRUCTION: Construction on Dudley Bernard Road has begun. Expect minimal delays and reduced speeds in construction zones.


LA 3090 ROAD WORK: Construction on LA 3090 (A.O. Rappelet Road) in Port Fourchon has begun and should take approximately one week to complete. During construction on LA 3090, expect one lane of traffic and reduced speeds in construction zones.


50TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE: The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is marking Port Fourchon's 50th anniversary this year. Please plan to join us in celebrating our growth and success at an Open House from 10:00-4:00 on May 1st.


BELLE PASS JETTY CONSTRUCTION: By order of the USCG - All inbound and outbound vessels passing through the Belle Pass Jetties need to slow down for safety purposes due to jetty construction. We ask that all vessels please give a slow bell at this location. Please note: construction will be ongoing for approximately one month.


COTE BLANCHE PONTOON BRIDGE CLOSURE: The Côte Blanche Pontoon Bridge in Cut Off (near Sacred Heart Church) will be closed for approximately six (6) months for repairs through July 2010.

The following bridges in the South Lafourche area are open as alternate routes for vehicular traffic:
*Larose Pontoon Bridge
*Cut Off/Larose McDonalds Lift Bridge
*South Lafourche Lift Bridge
*Galliano Pontoon Bridge
*Golden Meadow Lift Bridge


FOURCHON BEACH CLOSED: Fourchon Beach is closed to all pedestrians and vehicles. A chain has been placed for your safety.


TWIC OFFICE: The local TWIC Enrollment Center has moved! The Port Fourchon TWIC office is closed, and TWIC has re-opened on Highway 3235 in Golden Meadow. The address and hours of operation are below.

For more information on the Transportation Workers Identification Credential, please visit their website at www.twicinformation.com or call TWIC toll-free at 866-347-8942.

TWIC ENROLLMENT CENTER:
2510 North Alex Plaisance Blvd.
Golden Meadow, LA 70357

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.


LA 1 EXPRESSWAY TOLLS: Tolls to cross the LA 1 Expressway are now in effect.
*Visit www.geauxpass.com for information on the new elevated LA 1 toll road.
*Click here for GeauxPass Frequently Asked Questions.

Looking for more information?

Call the Port’s Public Information Line at 985-798-5335, or toll-free at 866-600-7803.


Click here for the South Lafourche Levee District website to get the latest information on the Larose and Golden Meadow floodgates.


Click here to visit Lafourche Emergency Preparedness information.