Southwest Louisiana Road Construction, Lane Closure, and Travel-related Information
The I-210 Bridge near Lake Charles is expected to be undergoing major maintenance and construction throughout the year of 2019. Currently, the eastbound side of the bridge is completely closed to all traffic.
Traffic is being shifted to the westbound lanes of the bridge with one lane traveling in each direction during daytime hours.
During this phase of construction, eastbound drivers should be prepared for regular nighttime lane closures. Information about scheduled nighttime lane closures on the I-210 Bridge can be found in the updates on this page.
For current traffic conditions visit our Southwest Louisiana Live Traffic Maps and Updates Page.
Maplewood Drive West of Beauregard Avenue in Sulphur to be Closed Starting August 17, 2020
Beginning August 17th, 2020, contractor R. Cloud will start the street patching project on Maplewood Drive, west of Beauregard Avenue in Sulphur.
I-10 Closure in Both Directions August 15 – 16 in Parts of Sulphur, Westlake, and Lake Charles
Interstate 10 will be fully closed in both directions between the I-210 east interchange (Exit 25) to I-210 west interchange (Exit 34) from 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15 until 8 a.m. on Sunday, August 16, weather permitting.
Cameron Ferry to be Out of Service for 8 Weeks, DOTD Working to Secure an Alternate Vessel
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that the ferry located in Cameron will remain out of service for approximately eight (8) weeks for mechanical repairs.
Road Closure for Bridge Replacement on Beglis Parkway Near Sulphur Starting July 27, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the replacement of two bridges on LA 27 (Beglis Parkway) south of I-10 in Calcasieu Parish near Sulphur.
The Intersection of Prien Lake Road and Ernest Street Closed Until 7 PM, July 9
The intersection of Prien Lake Road and Ernest Street is closed until 7 pm tonight, July 9, 2020.
I-10 Eastbound Lane Closure Between LA 108 and I-210 Near Sulphur
LADOTD announces I-10 eastbound will be reduced to one lane between the LA 108 interchange (Exit 23) and the I-210 interchange (Exit 25) on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
Lane Closure at the Intersection of Nelson Rd and W Sale Rd in Lake Charles Until 11:30 PM July 1
The intersection of Nelson Road and West Sale Road in Lake Charles will have lane closures until 11:30 PM for Entergy to replace poles in the area.
Lane Closure on LA 378 in Westlake Beginning June 29
There will be a lane closure on LA 378 from Villa Drive to Westwood Road in Westlake beginning Monday, June 29, 2020, through Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
I-210 Eastbound Lane Closure Near Sulphur June 17
There will be a lane closure on I-210 eastbound between the I-10/I-210 interchange and the I-210 Prien Lake Bridge Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
I-210 Lane Closures in Lake Charles June 1, 2, and 4
There will be lane closures on I-210 eastbound in Lake Charles on June 1,2, and 4 for the ongoing project to install live traffic cameras and message boards.
Maplewood Drive West of Beauregard Avenue in Sulphur to be Closed Starting August 17, 2020
Beginning August 17th, 2020, contractor R. Cloud will start the street patching project on Maplewood Drive, west of Beauregard Avenue in Sulphur.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Votes to Not Remove South’s Defenders Monument in Lake Charles
On Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury held a Special Meeting about the removal of the South’s Defenders Monument that stands in front of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Jury members voted to keep the monument.
McNeese Fall 2020 Sports Suspended Due to COVID-19 Concerns
On Thursday, August 13, 2020, McNeese State University Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced that all fall sports competitions will be suspended.