I-210 Bridge Nighttime Lane Closures Near Lake Charles August 4 and 5, 2019
I-210 Bridge Nighttime Lane Closures Near Lake Charles August 4 and 5, 2019
The I-210 eastbound direction (MM 1-3) will be closed from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday, August 4 to Monday, August 5, weather permitting.
The closure is necessary for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to maintain their equipment.
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through work zones and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
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