FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Daily Shoulder Closures: Calcasieu Parish

CALCASIEU PARISH – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces intermittent shoulder closures in multiple locations within Louisiana Bridge Builders project limits. The limits extend on I-10 East and West bound as well as surrounding service roads from Kirkman St. East to Prater Road/Bayou D’inde overpass. These shoulder closures will primarily be on service roads. There will be some shoulder closures on mainline I-10 where it is deemed necessary for safety or accessibility. These will take place Tuesday, March 25, 2025, through Thursday, April 25, 2025, from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.


The following areas with shoulder closures:


  • I-10 Eastbound and Westbound all corresponding service roads from Prater Road / Bayou D’Inde Pass Road to Kirkman Street


These closures are necessary to conduct guardrail and cable barrier repair, bridge inspection and repair, roadway repair and inspection, drainage repair and maintenance, traffic sign repair or replace, debris pickup, as well as roadway lighting inspection and repairs.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.



Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Media Contact:



Public Information Officer

Phone: 337-895-9955

Email address: info@i10calcasieubridge.com

Website: www.i10calcasieubridge.com

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