FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Road Closure: LA-378

Sampson Street Northbound - Calcasieu Parish

CALCASIEU PARISH – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced nightly Left Lane closure along LA-378, Sampson Street, from 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, through 5 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, beginning at the left hand turn lane from the I-10 South Service Road and continuing Northbound down LA-378, Sampson Street, ending 500 feet past the first set of train tracks.


Work will be conducted weather permitting.


The closure is necessary for coring the inside lane shoulder.


  • March 17: I-10 South Service Road left turn lane to Sampson Street ending 500 feet past the first train tracks


  • March 18 (If needed): I-10 South Service Road left turn lane to Sampson Street ending 500 feet past the first train tracks

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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