Calcasieu Parish and Jefferson Davis Parish – Motorists in Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes are advised of upcoming road closures that will affect their daily commutes. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) has announced closures on US 165 Northbound and Southbound at Interstate 10 Westbound, starting September 18 and lasting through September 27.
The closures are necessary to facilitate bridge work on I-10 Eastbound. From September 18 to September 20, the right lane on US 165 Southbound at I-10 Westbound will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This may cause some delays for commuters traveling southbound on US 165.
A more significant closure will occur from September 23 to September 27, when US 165 Northbound will be closed from LA 3258 to the I-10 Westbound off-ramp from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. This closure will likely impact commuters who rely on US 165 Northbound for their evening and nighttime travel.
Detour Routes for I-10 and US 165 Closures in Louisiana
LaDOTD has provided detour routes for motorists to follow during these closures. For those traveling on US 165 Northbound, the detour route involves heading east onto I-10 South Frontage Road, then north onto LA 101, and finally north onto US 165. For motorists traveling on I-10 Westbound, the detour route involves traveling west onto LA 3258, then north onto LA 383, and finally west onto the I-10 Westbound on-ramp at LA 383.
Motorists are advised to plan their routes in advance and allow for extra time to reach their destinations. It is also a good idea to check for updates on the LaDOTD website or social media channels for any changes to the closure schedule.
The bridge work on I-10 Eastbound is an essential project that will improve the safety and efficiency of the highway. While the closures may cause some inconvenience for commuters, they are necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.