HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — Officials with the Department of Transportation and Development announced the full closure of the Harvey Canal Tunnel. Starting Monday, Oct. 21 up until Wednesday, Nov. 27, the tunnel will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Arrest made in Seabrook neighborhood homicide This is due to construction work being done as a part of the $53 million Harvey Canal Rehabilitation Project. Currently, the westbound lane of traffic is open but will close on Monday until April 4, 2025. The eastbound has been closed since February but will reopen for use in November. Jefferson Parish Council votes to go ahead with brewpub project, I.G. investigation As a result of the closure, drivers will have to Interstate 90B, the elevated expressway, as a detour. DOTD officials are also alerting drivers to be cautious when driving through construction sites and to watch for workers and equipment in the area. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Cool, clear weather expected in NOLA with warmer days ahead Trump assassination suspect demands Judge Cannon recuse from case Peek inside the newly renovated Caesars New Orleans Democrats in tight House races ride Harris fundraising momentum to outpace GOP Two Venezuelan men shot in head in Juarez