Vinton, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has scheduled an overnight closure of the left lane on Interstate 10 Eastbound at the Coone Gully Bridge, near Vinton in Calcasieu Parish. The closure is set to occur from 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, until 6 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025, according to official announcements.
This temporary closure is necessary as crews will be installing sheet piles, which are long metal sheets placed in the ground to reinforce the bridge structure and prevent erosion or collapse. Sheet pile installation is a standard process in infrastructure maintenance and bridge construction, helping to support and stabilize existing bridges.
Drivers traveling eastbound on I-10 near mile marker 9.5 should expect delays and are advised to plan alternate routes if possible, particularly during the designated closure hours. The closure is limited to the left lane, so one lane is expected to remain open for eastbound traffic, but congestion is likely during peak travel times.
No westbound lane closures have been announced for this specific period and location, although the area routinely experiences construction and maintenance work.
This lane closure is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements to ensure the safety and stability of vital transportation routes in Southwest Louisiana.