Maintenance crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be creating a new left turn lane onto Louella Road Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 15 and 16.

The crews will have one-way alternating traffic for installation of the new turn-lane from 8 p.m.-6 a.m. both days.

Drivers are encouraged to plan extra travel time to reach their destinations, especially during morning hours.

The work is weather-dependent, state officials note, and could be rescheduled.

The new turn lane is the result of a WSDOT cost-effective effort to improve traffic flow and reduce the potential for collisions, state officials said.

Travelers can find the latest information on the WSDOT app (wsdot.wa.gov/travel/know-before-you-go/mobile-app) and by following the WSDOT regional Twitter feed (twitter.com/wsdot_tacoma).