Westlake, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will close the left lane of Interstate 10 eastbound in Westlake for overnight guardrail repairs, affecting a 0.6-mile stretch of highway beginning Wednesday evening.

The closure will impact traffic from Mile Marker 26 to Mile Marker 26.6 starting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and continuing until 5 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The work zone encompasses the area near the PPG Drive overpass, where crews will conduct necessary guardrail maintenance.

All construction activities remain weather-dependent. Severe weather conditions or unexpected precipitation could force crews to postpone the scheduled work, potentially extending the timeline for completion.

During the closure period, eastbound travelers on I-10 will need to merge from the left lane into the remaining open lanes before reaching Mile Marker 26 in Westlake. The right lane and any additional lanes in the area will remain accessible to traffic throughout the overnight work period.

Motorists planning to travel through the affected area during the overnight hours should allow additional time for potential delays. The single-lane closure may create temporary bottlenecks, particularly during periods of heavier traffic volume.

State transportation officials encourage drivers to remain alert in work zones and follow posted speed limits. Construction areas present unique hazards, and maintaining safe following distances becomes especially important when lane configurations change temporarily.