I-210 Bridge Project Nighttime Eastbound and Westbound Closures for June 10 – 13, 2019 Near Lake Charles
I-210 Project Nighttime Eastbound and Westbound Closures for June 10 – 13, 2019
UPDATE: The closure for June 13 has changed. The westbound direction will be closed June 13 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., rather than the originally announced eastbound direction.
The I-210 Prien Lake Bridge (MM 1-3) will have additional nighttime closures from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. as follows:
- Monday, June 10: Eastbound direction
- Tuesday, June 11: Westbound direction
- Wednesday, June 12: Eastbound direction
- Thursday, June 13:
EastboundWestbound direction
All work is weather dependent.
DOTD reminds motorists that traffic congestion is to be expected when approaching the project and within the work zone, especially during peak times.
The alternate routes for passenger vehicles and trucks 25 tons and less are I-10, LA 12 and US 190. LA 12 and US 190 can be accessed via LA 109, LA 27, US 171, or US 165. For trucks greater than 25 tons the alternate routes are I-10, US 190 and LA 12. US 190 and LA 12 can be accessed from the east via US 165 and US 171. Vehicles over 11 ft. wide may not travel through the work zone.
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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