I-210 and Prater Road Closures in Sulphur Starting May 1
I-210 and Prater Road Closures in Sulphur Starting May 1
On April 29, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that the right lane of the I-210 westbound flyover ramp to I-10 westbound will be closed from 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2022 until 5 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2022.
The Prater Road Overpass will be reduced to one lane with a flagging operation during this time.
These closures are necessary for installation of overhead signs.
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