Expect construction delays on I-10 in Baton Rouge yet this week

Louisiana DOTD 'Travel Alert'
Louisiana DOTD

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced part of Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge will be closed overnight for two days this week as part of a widening and reconstruction project.

The DOTD announced the following changes:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 29: I-10 westbound from S. Acadian Thwy. to Louise St. will have the right lane open from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. The left and center lanes will be closed for asphalt paving operations, weather permitting
  • Thursday, Nov. 30: I-10 westbound from S. Acadian Thwy. to Louise St. will have the left lane open from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 8. There will be no closures on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2. The right and middles lanes will be closed to allow crews to install temporary concrete barriers, weather permitting.

Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website or by downloading the 511la app.