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.
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.
One Driver Arrested on 6 Counts after Troopers Investigate Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash
On Friday, January 17, 2020, shortly before 10:00 PM, Troopers from Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal crash involving several vehicles on Interstate 12.
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-10 in Calcasieu Parish
On January 15, 2020, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a fatal crash involving four vehicles on I-10 about 4 miles west of Vinton in Calcasieu Parish.
Authorities are Searching for the Person Responsible for a Fatal Hit-and-Run in Lake Charles
The Lake Charles Police Department is asking the public for assistance from anyone who may have information relating to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on January 9, 2020.
I-10 Widening and Improvement Project in Calcasieu Parish Set to Begin January 13
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the I-10 widening and improvement project in Calcasieu Parish is anticipated to begin Monday, January 13, 2020.
US 171 Calcasieu River Bridge Northbound and Southbound Lane Closures Near Moss Bluff
The northbound and southbound left lanes of US 171 over the Calcasieu River will be closed Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Structure Fire at Country Oaks Mobile home Park on Topsy Road
There has been a structure fire reported in the Country Oaks Mobile Home Park across from Gillis Elementary School.
Live Traffic Cameras, Message Boards to be Installed on I-210 in Lake Charles Starting January 6
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a project to install live traffic cameras and Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) along I-210 in Lake Charles.
Major Construction Work on I-210 Bridge Complete, Several Light Poles Damaged in Lightning Storm
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced today that westbound lane on the I-210 Prien Lake Bridge has reopened. Major construction work for the project is complete. Short term closures during off-peak hours may be used to repair lights.
I-10 Eastbound Lane Closure From LA 108 to the I-210 Interchange in Sulphur
I-10 eastbound from LA 108 (Exit 23) to the I-210 Interchange (Exit 25) will be reduced to two lanes Friday, December 20.
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.
One Driver Arrested on 6 Counts after Troopers Investigate Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash
On Friday, January 17, 2020, shortly before 10:00 PM, Troopers from Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal crash involving several vehicles on Interstate 12.
Sulphur Police Arrest 3 for Possession of Stolen Property
On January 13, 2020, 3 Sulphur residents were arrested in connection with possession of stolen property and drug charges.