Lake Charles, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a temporary lane closure on Interstate 10 Eastbound in Lake Charles. The left lane will be closed from Mile Marker 29.9 to Mile Marker 30.7, near the Lakeshore Drive Exit, starting at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, and lasting until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025.

This planned closure is necessary to allow crews to safely conduct guardrail repairs along this stretch of the interstate. Guardrails are barriers designed to prevent vehicles from veering off the roadway, especially in areas where the risk of a crash or vehicle departure is higher. Ensuring these protective barriers are maintained helps improve overall highway safety for all motorists.

The DOTD noted that all scheduled work is weather permitting, meaning repairs may be postponed or rescheduled if adverse weather conditions occur. Motorists are advised to anticipate possible delays and to use caution when driving through the work zone. Drivers should also be alert for construction workers and follow all posted signage to ensure the safety of both workers and travelers.

I-10 is a major east-west highway that passes through Lake Charles, serving as a vital route for both local commuters and commercial traffic. The temporary lane closure is part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure.

For up-to-date information on this and other roadwork projects, motorists are encouraged to follow the links below.