Drivers in Calcasieu Parish should prepare for temporary lane closures on Interstate 10 due to scheduled installation work at the Hamptons Coulee Bridge. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that the left lane of I-10 Westbound will be closed from 8 p.m. today until 12 p.m. tomorrow. Additionally, the left lane of I-10 Eastbound will be closed from 7 p.m. tomorrow through 6 a.m. on Monday next week.
The closures are necessary to allow crews to install sheet pile, which is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the bridge. The work is dependent on weather conditions and may be adjusted as needed.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is urging motorists to drive cautiously through the construction zone and to remain alert for workers and equipment. Pedestrians and cyclists near the area are also advised to stay aware of the active work.
