Carlyss Road Closure: Portion Of Ellis Moss Road Shut Down After Roadway Failure

By Calcasieu Staff

Published February 19, 2026

Carlyss, Louisiana - A section of Ellis Moss Road in Carlyss is closed to traffic effective immediately after a roadway failure, according to local officials.

The affected portion is located approximately one mile from Choupique Road. Authorities did not provide additional details about the exact nature of the failure, but the closure is in place to protect motorists from potentially unsafe conditions on the roadway.

Drivers traveling through the Carlyss area are being detoured using Choupique Road, Louisiana Highway 108, and Louisiana Highway 27. Motorists are urged to follow all posted detour signs and plan for extra travel time, as delays are likely, especially during peak commute hours.

Transportation officials have not released a timeline for when Ellis Moss Road will reopen. The duration of the closure will depend in part on weather conditions, since construction and repair work could be delayed by heavy rain or other forms of severe weather.

For now, drivers are encouraged to use caution in the area, remain alert for changing traffic patterns, and stay tuned to local updates as repair work progresses.

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