Louisiana DOTD to suspend ferry service in Cameron Parish Starting August 24, 2020
Louisiana DOTD to suspend ferry service in Cameron Parish Starting August 24, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that at 10 a.m. August 24, 2020, ferry service in Cameron Parish will temporarily be suspended. The suspension is due to forecasted tropical weather. DOTD will resume service when it is safe to do so.
Louisiana State Police Report Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Beauregard Parish on October 2
On October 2, 2020, shortly before 2:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on US Hwy 171 about 1 mile south of South Beauregard High School.
Hole Reported in I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge, DOTD Says it Remains Safe for Travel
Bridge inspectors from the Department of Transportation and Development inspected the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge last night, September 10, 2020, and this morning, September 11, 2020, after concerns of a “hole” in the bridge appeared on the internet.
State of Emergency Declared in Louisiana for Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the expected landfall of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14. The State of Emergency is to ensure preparations of Louisiana will be adequate to deal with what may be caused by these storms.
LA 14 Lane Closure Between Oak Park Blvd and East Prien Lake Rd in Lake Charles
LA 14 southbound will have intermittent lane closures between Oak Park Blvd and East Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles starting Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Sulphur Residents Asked to Conserve Water due to Scheduled Maintenance
The City of Sulphur has asked residents to conserve water due to scheduled maintenance at the Verdine Water Plant.
Beauregard Electric Customers Near Sulphur Will be Without Power Most of the Day October 16
Beauregard Electric customers near Sulphur should expect to be without power for most of the day October 16 due to a planned outage for repairs.
Hurricane Delta Update for October 14, 2020
This Hurricane Delta update contains information for Calcasieu Parish residents about curfew, food distribution, businesses that are open, FEMA, power and cable service, schools, and the free Blue Roof program.