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.
I-210 Bridge Project Nighttime Closures Near Lake Charles for September 16 – 19, 2019
The I-210 Bridge nighttime lane closures near Lake Charles September 16 – 19, 2019, will affect traffic in both directions.
Northbound Lane Closure on US 171 Bridge Over Calcasieu River Near Moss Bluff September 12, 2019
US 171 Northbound right lane over Calcasieu River (MP 3.5) will be closed Thursday, September 12, 2019 between 8:30 am – 11:00 am.
Intermittent Lane Closures on LA 385 (Gulf Highway) Near West Lincoln Road in Lake Charles September 23, 2019
LA 385 (Gulf Highway), south of West Lincoln Road at the railroad crossing (MP 7.572), will have intermittent lane closures on Monday, September 23 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Intermittent Lane Closures on LA 27 Near Washington Street in DeQuincy September 14, 2019
LA 27 (South Grand Avenue), north of Washington Steet at the railroad crossing (MP 101.561), will have intermittent lane closures from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 14, weather permitting.
Lane Closure on West Prien Lake Road at Holly Hill Road Roundabout in Lake Charles until September 13, 2019
LADOTD tells drivers to expect intermittent lane closure at LA 1138-2 (West Prien Lake Road), at the Holly Hill Road Roundabout until September 13, 2019
US 171 Northbound and Southbound Lane Closures Near Moss Bluff September 10, 2019
On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, there will be lane closures on two bridges on US 171 near Moss Bluff.
Ryan Street Lane Closure at McNeese Street in Lake Charles Starting September 4, 2019
The southbound right lane of LA 385 (Ryan Street) at the intersection of McNeese Street will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, September 4.
Lincoln Road Closure in Lake Charles Beginning September 3, 2019, for a Bridge Replacement
Lincoln Road, approximately 0.5 miles west of Lake Street in Lake Charles, will be closed from September 3, 2019, until February 28, 2020, to replace a bridge.
Cameron Ferry Service to be Suspended Starting September 3, 2019
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists the Cameron Ferry will have intermittent closures of service starting Tuesday, September 3 at 8 a.m. for approximately one week, weather permitting.
I-210 Bridge Project Near Lake Charles Nighttime Lane Closures September 3 – 5, 2019
The I-210 Bridge near Lake Charles eastbound direction (MM 1-3) will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019, to Thursday, September 5, 2019.
Louisiana Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced September 13, 2019, that George Earl White Jr., 35, of Alexandria, was sentenced on Tuesday to thirty years in prison and five years of supervised release.
I-210 Bridge Project Nighttime Closures Near Lake Charles for September 16 – 19, 2019
The I-210 Bridge nighttime lane closures near Lake Charles September 16 – 19, 2019, will affect traffic in both directions.
Crash Near Sulphur Takes the Lives of Two Local Residents on September 12
According to Louisiana State Police, on September 12, 2019, around 8:00 pm a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of LA 108 and LA 27 in Carlyss took the lives of two Sulphur residents.