Louisiana Road Closures Due to Hazardous Winter Weather Conditions
Hazardous Winter Weather Conditions in Louisiana Causes Accidents, Closures
Published February 14, 2021, 3:30 pm
Updated February 18, 2021, 7:20 pm
A winter weather system moving through the south and the rest of the nation is causing hazardous conditions on Louisiana roadways. Below are some of the road closures throughout the state of Louisiana caused by the winter storm.
Winter Storm Road Closures in Louisiana
Louisiana State Police Statewide Advisory
Friday, February 19, 2021, 5:15 pm
Louisiana DOTD Advisory for Beauregard Parish
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 7:20 pm
UPDATE: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that all state-maintained roadways in Beauregard Parish are now passable.
Follow this link for more information about this advisory.
Louisiana State Police Troop D (Southwest LA) Traffic Advisory
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 12:13 pm
Louisiana State Police Statewide Advisory
Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 4:30 pm
Louisiana State Police have indicated that Interstate 10 throughout the state of Louisiana has been re-opened, but some roadways in the state remain impassable.
Follow this link for more information about the advisory.
Louisiana DOTD Advisory for the Southwest Region
Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 2:45 pm
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 26 between the Beauregard/Allen Parish line and US 165 in Allen Parish is deemed impassable effective immediately due to winter weather.
Follow this link for more information about the advisory.
Louisiana State Police Troop I Traffic Advisory
Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 9:11 am
The US 90 bridges in the St. Mary area are being closed due to ice forming on overpass. The closure involves LA 83 (Baldwin), LA 3211 (Franklin), LA 3215(Garden City), and LA 317(Centerville). Traffic can exit and re-enter past the overpass.
Call volume due to traffic incidents has increased in the St. Landry, Evangeline, and Acadia Parish areas since 4:30 a.m. today. With current weather conditions beginning to deteriorate due to a wintery mix of rain moving in, all bridges are subject to freezing over. Please drive with extreme caution and avoid travel if you can.
Louisiana DOTD Advisory for Beauregard Parish
LA 394 between LA 171 W and LA 113 in Beauregard Parish is CLOSED effective immediately due to winter weather conditions.
Follow this link for more information about the closure.
Louisiana DOTD Advisory
Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 6:23 pm
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development continues to strongly urge motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel as road conditions remain hazardous across much of the state.
Follow this link for more information about the advisory.
Louisiana DOTD Advisory for the Southwest Region of the state
Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 12:10 pm
Updated February 16, 2021, 2:30 pm
UPDATE: As of 2:30 pm, lanes in both directions on I-10 near the Louisiana / Texas state line are now open.I-10 intermittent lane closures in both directions between milepost 4.0 and the Louisiana / Texas State Line due to ice on the roadway.
Follow this link for more information about the advisory.
Louisiana DOTD Advisory for the Southwest Region of the state
Monday, February 15, 2021, 9:25 am
UPDATE: Previously LADOTD indicated that I-10 was still passable with caution. The advisory has now been updated and ALL roads in the Southwest Region, including I-10, have been deemed impassable. the update comes due to black ice in the Sulphur area.
Follow this link for more information on the advisory.
Louisiana DOTD Advisory for Calcasieu Parish
RAMP CLOSURE: I-210 WB flyover ramp for I-10 EB (Exit 1B)
Follow this link for more information and a map of the location of this closure.
Louisiana DOTD Advisory for East Baton Rouge Parish
Monday, February 15, 2021, 10:00 am
DOTD advises motorists that all state-maintained roadways in East Baton Rouge Parish have been deemed unsafe due to the ever-changing winter weather conditions. Motorists traveling on I-10 WB are being diverted onto I-12 EB at the I-10/ I-12 split to U.S. 61 south. Crews are working diligently to salt and keep open the U.S. 190 Bridge (Huey P. Long), which is a priority route. Due to dangerous conditions, DOTD advises that only emergency vehicles and personnel utilize these bridges.
• Horace Wilkinson Bridge (I-10 New Bridge-Baton Rouge)
- The US 90 Amelia Bridge and all of US 90 through Gibson is now closed due to icy conditions.
- LA 182 Amelia Bridge.
- The LA 70 Sunshine Bridge.
- LA 20 bridge at the Lafourche and St. James Parish line.
- LA 3127 Veterans Memorial Bridge in Gramercy
Louisiana State Police Troop D (Southwest LA) Traffic Advisory
Monday, February 15, 2021, 3:30 am
Allen Parish / Kinder – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises motorists that the Union Pacific Railroad Overpass on US Hwy 165 in Kinder is closed effective immediately to inclement weather conditions.
Louisiana DOTD Issues Advisory, Roads in Northwest Region Deemed Impassable Due to Winter Weather
Monday, February 15, 2021, 1:00 am
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that all state-maintained roadways with the exception of I-20 and I-49 (sections that remain open) in the 7-parish Northwest region have been deemed impassable due to winter weather conditions. There has been significant accumulation of snow and ice on bridges, overpasses, and roadways resulting in travel conditions that are considered to be inadvisable. With additional winter precipitation expected to impact the region over the next few days, DOTD is strongly urging motorists to avoid ALL unnecessary travel, including on interstates that remain open.
Follow this link for more information and a list of roadways included in this advisory.
Louisiana State Police Interstate 10 Traffic Advisory (Southeast LA)
Monday, February 15, 2021, 12:55 am
I-10 westbound at LA Hwy 415 and I-10 eastbound at I-49 is currently closed due to deteriorating roadway conditions and multiple vehicle crashes. Westbound traffic is being diverted to LA Hwy 415 northbound to US Hwy 190 westbound. Eastbound traffic is being diverted to I-49 northbound to US Hwy 190 eastbound.
Louisiana State Police Troop E Traffic Advisory
Monday, February 15, 2021, 12:03 am
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that the Jackson Street Bridge over the Red River is closed effective immediately to inclement weather conditions.
Louisiana State Police Troop E Traffic Advisory
Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:13 pm
The Department of Transportation and Development advises the public that the Richard Thompson/LA 8 Bridge over the Red River [Boyce Bridge], is closed effective immediately due to weather conditions.
Louisiana State Police Troop E Traffic Advisory
Sunday, February 14, 2021, 11:11 am
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that all entry and exit ramps onto I-49 between Exit 80 and Exit 94 are closed. In addition, the urban elevated sections of I-49 in Alexandria, from Exit 80-MacArthur Drive (Jct. US 71/167) to Exit 94-Rapides Station ARE NOW CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC.
Louisiana State Police Troop F Traffic Advisory
Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:48 am
Interstate 20 from Millhaven (milepost 124) to Rayville (milepost 138) both east and westbound have significant ice accumulation over the roadway, causing several crashes. A State Police unit was sideswiped this morning by a vehicle that slid off the roadway. Please slow down and be aware of hazardous road conditions. Interstate 20 is still open at this time, use extreme caution if you must travel.
Louisiana State Police Statewide Advisory
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