Lake Charles Outlines 2026 Mardi Gras Traffic Plan, Ryan Street Closures, And Parade Schedule
Lake Charles, Louisiana – As Mardi Gras approaches, the City of Lake Charles is rolling out a detailed traffic and safety plan that will affect businesses, residents, and motorists along the Ryan Street parade route from Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, through Tuesday,... Lake Charles Drivers Face Temporary Closure At Derek Drive And LA 14 On February 6
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close Derek Drive at its intersection with Louisiana Highway 14 in Lake Charles on Friday, February 6, 2026, for roadway patching. According to the agency, the closure will be in...
Louisiana State Police Investigate Fatal I-10 Crash In Ascension Parish Involving Parked Police SUV
Gonzales, Louisiana – Just before 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2026, a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 westbound near milepost 179 in Ascension Parish left two people dead and two others injured, according to Louisiana State Police Troop A. Troopers reported that the...
Lake Charles Traffic Alert: I-10 Westbound Closed At Highway 171 Exit Due To Overturned 18-Wheeler
LAKE CHARLES, La. — All westbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Lake Charles were shut down early Sunday morning after an 18-wheeler flipped near the Highway 171 exit, according to Lake Charles Police. UPDATE: This crash has been cleared from the roadway. The closure is...