Calcasieu Parish Illuminated as Louisiana I-210 Bridge Enhanced with 8 Million Dollar Lighting Upgrade
Interstate 210 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, sees the near completion of a $8.09 million lighting project, with new LED lights and resilient poles enhancing nighttime visibility and safety for travelers.
Expect Delays as I-10 Westbound Lane Closures in Louisiana Start Tonight for Road Maintenance
Significant I-10 Westbound lane closures in Louisiana for maintenance work and barrier installation are scheduled to cause delays from Wednesday evening to early Friday.
Traffic Alert: Lane Closure on I-10 Eastbound in Calcasieu Parish Following Accident
A traffic accident closed the right lane of I-10 Eastbound near Mile Marker 42 in Calcasieu Parish, with no reopening time given. Drivers should expect delays and exercise caution.
Jefferson Davis Parish I-10 Westbound Lane Closure Scheduled for Bridge Maintenance, DOTD Advisory
I-10 Westbound in Jefferson Davis Parish will have nightly lane closures for bridge work, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on September 17 and 18, 2025. Travelers are advised to be cautious and may need to plan alternate routes.
Ouachita Parish Alert, Weekend Road Closure on LA 838 Due to Construction, Detours in Place
LA 838 near LA 546 in Ouachita Parish will close for cross drain pipe replacement on September 13, with a scheduled reopening on September 14, weather permitting.
LDWF Announces Water Level Reduction at Clear-Smithport Lake in DeSoto Parish to Combat Invasive Species
LDWF schedules a drawdown for Clear-Smithport Lake to control invasive species and improve habitats, with water levels lowering daily from September 15 to December 15.
Weekend Traffic Alert, Lane Closure on I-55 Southbound Near St. Charles Parish for Sign and Tree Maintenance
I-55 Southbound lane closure for maintenance might cause delays from US 51 to St. Charles Parish Line, if weather permits, on September 13, 6 am-2 pm.
Minor Traffic Delays Expected in East Baton Rouge as US 61 Lane Closures Begin for Attenuator Repairs
East Baton Rouge will see minor traffic delays on September 9th due to roadwork announced by the DOTD with inside lanes on US 61 being closed overnight for attenuator replacement.
Louisiana Launches Bridge Bundling Initiative Under New Office of Highway Construction
Louisiana's DOTD launched a bridge bundling initiative under the new Office of Louisiana Highway Construction to refurbish 62 bridges, aiming for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Belle Chasse Drivers Alert of Scheduled Night and Weekend Lane Closures as Bridge Project Progresses
Belle Chasse bridge and tunnel project causes lane closures with night and weekend work planned to minimize disruption on LA-23 and surrounding areas.
Highway 975 Closure through Louisiana's Sherburne Wildlife Area for Bridge Replacement Starting September 2025
Louisiana's Highway 975 in Sherburne WMA will close from Sep 15, 2025, to Jun 12, 2026, for bridge replacement. Access remains via Highways 190 or I-10.
Louisiana Launches “Buckle Up, Phone Down” Teen Video Contest to Combat Distracted Driving
Louisiana DOTD, with Destination Zero Deaths, launched the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” contest for teens to submit safe driving videos, and urges community members to pledge safer driving habits.
Jefferson Parish Alert: Roadwork on LA 45 Northbound Could Affect Commute Today
Northbound LA 45 in Jefferson Parish will see shoulder closures today for maintenance, potentially affecting traffic from 7 AM to 5 PM, with alternative routes advised.












