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-10 Eastbound Nighttime Lane Closure from LA 108 to I-210 in Sulphur
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this lane closure has been postponed until 10 p.m. Saturday, February 29 to 6 a.m. Sunday, March 1.
Alternating Lane Closures on US 90 in Sulphur Starting February 24, 2020
US 90 (Napoleon Street) from Bell Verdine Road to Prater Road will have alternating lane closures starting February 24, 2020, for the removal of dead trees.
Intermittent Southbound Lane Closures on Gulf Highway Starting February 24, 2020
LA 385 (Gulf Highway) will have intermittent southbound lane closures every Monday through Thursday starting February 24, 2020.
I-10 Eastbound Nighttime Closures from LA 108 to the I-210 in Sulphur
I-10 eastbound between LA 108 (Exit 23) and the I-210 interchange (Exit 25) in Sulphur will be reduced to one lane nightly starting Sunday, February 9.
Lane Closures for the I-10 Improvement Project in Sulphur
I-10 westbound will be reduced to one lane from one mile east of LA 108 to the LA 108 Interchange on Friday, February 7
I-210 Bridge Westbound Right Lane Closure Near Lake Charles
The westbound right lane of the I-210 Prien Lake Bridge will be closed Thursday, February 6, 2020
I-20 East Closed near Minden Due to a Multi-Vehicle Crash
Louisiana State Police has indicated that Interstate 20 eastbound is closed at milepost 55 (US 80 interchange near Minden, LA) due to a crash.
I-210 Eastbound Right Lane Closure on the Prien Lake Bridge Near Lake Charles
The eastbound right lane of I-210 will be closed on the Prien Lake Bridge (Milepost 1.4) Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
I-10 Westbound Nighttime Closures in Sulphur From I-210 to LA 108
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that I-10 westbound between the I-210 interchange (Exit 25) an LA 108 (Exit 23) in Sulphur will be reduced to one lane nightly between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. starting January 26, 2020.
One Killed in Louisiana Accident when Car Runs Off Roadway and Becomes Submerged
Shortly after midnight on January 18, 2020, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash.
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I-10 Eastbound Nighttime Lane Closure from LA 108 to I-210 in Sulphur
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this lane closure has been postponed until 10 p.m. Saturday, February 29 to 6 a.m. Sunday, March 1.
CDC Indicates that Community Spread of Novel Coronavirus in the U.S. is Imminent
The CDC has indicated that they expect the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to spread within the U.S. in the coming days and weeks.