Southwest Louisiana Road Construction, Lane Closure, and Travel-related Information
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All-Way Stop to be Installed at the Intersection of Opelousas Street and Goodman Road, Lake Charles
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will install an ALL-WAY STOP at the intersection of LA 3020 (Opelousas Street) and Goodman Road on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, weather permitting.
I-210 Lane Closure at Nelson Road in Lake Charles April 15
The right lane on I-210 westbound at Nelson Road (Exit 4) will be closed Thursday, April 15, 2021, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., weather permitting.
Expect Delays on I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Due to Inspections April 12
DOTD is performing an inspection on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. The westbound outside lane is closed at this time.
I-10 West Lane Closure Near US 171 Exit in Lake Charles Due to an Overturned 18-Wheeler
At approximately 6 am, Lake Charles Police Department reported an overturned 18-wheeler on I-10 westbound near the US 171 exit, Exit 33. Expect lane closures for approximately one hour, but possibly longer.
Wreck on I-210 East on I-210 Bridge Near Sulphur
A wreck has been reported on I-210 eastbound on the I-210 Bridge. Expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
I-10 West Reopens After Fatal Crash Near Crowley Closes Interstate for 6 Hours
Louisiana DOTD has reported that I-10 westbound near Crowley has now reopened after a multiple-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 am closed the roadway.
LA 384 Black Bayou Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
The Black Bayou Bridge on LA 384 over the Intracoastal Waterway closed to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, and will be closed until further notice.
LA 12 Lane Closure Over Sabine River April 8
There will be a lane closure on LA 12 over the Sabine River (MP 0) on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Lane Closures on Highway 171 Near Moss Bluff April 6
LADOTD has announced the following lane closures on Highway 171 over the Calcasieu River near Moss Bluff on April 6, 2021.
Wreck on I-210 Westbound at Enterprise Blvd With Lane Blockage
Lake Charles Police Department has issued a notification advising drivers to avoid I-210 westbound at enterprise blvd exit for approximately one hour due to an accident blocking the outside lane.
Lake Charles Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of Stolen Things and Government Benefits Fraud
A Lake Charles man has been arrested and charged with illegal possession of stolen things, identity theft, and government benefits fraud.
New Literacy Initiative Announced in Louisiana to Help Spark Reading Revival in the State
The Louisiana Department of Education launched an initiative aimed at sparking a reading revival across the state. The new initiative, named Louisiana Literacy, provides system leaders, educators, and families with practical tools and resources to support children on their literacy journey.
Immediate Pause in the use of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine in the United States
Providers in Louisiana have been advised to pause administering the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine out of an abundance of caution over six reported US cases of a “rare and severe” type of blood clot.