Work continues today on the reopening of major highways closed because of snow and ice. Large portions of I-10 and I-55 are closed as well as U-S 90 in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they’ve been chipping away on six inches of ice on elevated portions of our highway system, and they expect major progress today.
“There’s still a lot of work to be done, and the best friend that we have today is, besides, no slight to our good friends in Arkansas who have worked as tirelessly as the men and women we have at DOTD, but our best friend today is going to be the sun,” Mallett said.
Mallett says the sun has been a major ally in the thawing of our roads, but he also credits the extensive work done by DOTD crews.
“We spent the whole night salting and brining and plowing, so when the sun did its work, it was going to have an easier time than if it was just a big block of ice,” Mallett explained.
Louisiana Transportation Secretary Joe Donahue says they expect the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and the I-10 Mississippi River Bridge to reopen today, but the I-10 Twin Spans and the Bonnet Carre spillway will likely not re-open until Friday.
Mallett says not only sun has been an ally in their efforts to clear the snow and ice off the roads, so have the crews and equipment from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. He says they have much more experience when it comes to winter weather.
“They got down here, and they have worked as hard as our men and women at DOTD to get these roads open. You would’ve thought that they were from Louisiana, as hard as they have worked,” Mallett said.
Mallett says the Arkansas Department of Transportation brought with them 16 snowplows that also had salt spreaders.
UPDATE ON LATEST STATE HIGHWAY CLOSURES ACROSS LOUISIANA
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 1:13 PM
Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is providing an update on the latest weather-related closures on state routes throughout Louisiana. Motorists should keep in mind that conditions change rapidly, and roadways may be closed suddenly if they’re unsafe for travel.
Please note that some routes, such as I-10, may extend through many parishes, so motorists should reference the list for the specific areas in which they are interested. Motorists should also check 511la.org before traveling.
Below is a list of state roadways that are CLOSED as of January 23, 2025, at 1:00 pm.
- Assumption Parish
- S. 90 in both directions between Amelia and Des Allemonds
- Calcasieu Parish
- I-10 eastbound between U.S. 165 and I-49
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- I-12 westbound between Airline Highway and the I-10/I-12 split
- I-10 westbound between Highland Road and the I-10/I-12 split
- I-110 in both directions between the I-10/I-110 split and U.S. 61 Natchez
- I-10 eastbound between LA 415 and Washington Street
- I-10 westbound between the I-10/I-12 split and LA 415
- Jefferson Parish
- S. 90 between Willowdale Boulevard and Live Oak Boulevard
- PARTIALLY OPEN: U.S. 90 (Huey P. Long Bridge) between Jefferson Highway and Seven Oaks Boulevard (one lane open in each direction)
- LA 3139 (Earhart Expressway) between Dickory Avenue and Hamilton Street
- Lafayette Parish
- I-10 in both directions between I-49 and LA 415
- Lafourche Parish
- LA 20 in both directions on the St. Patrick Bridge
- PARTIALLY OPEN: LA 1 bridge between Port Fourchon and Leeville (open between Leeville Bridge and south connector)
- LA 308 between 7th Street and Herbert Street (Larose Highrise Bridge)
- Orleans Parish
- PARTIALLY OPEN: U.S. 90B on the Crescent City Connection (one lane open in each direction)
- S. 90B (Westbank Expressway) between Westwood Drive and LA 428
- S. 90 B between I-10 and Tchoupitoulas Street
- LA 39 (Claiborne Bridge) between Poland Avenue and Tennessee Street
- Chef Menteur Highway in both directions between U.S. 11 and LA 433
- I-510 between I-10 and south of the “Green Bridge”
- St. Charles Parish
- LA 3127 south ramp to I-310 northbound
- I-310 in both directions between U.S. 90 and I-10, including the Hale Boggs Bridge between LA 18 and LA 48
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- I-10 in both directions between U.S. 51 and U.S. 190B
- I-55 in both directions between I-10 and LA 22
- Terrebonne Parish
- LA 315 Bayou Dularge Bridge between Concord Bypass Road and Houma Navigational Bridge
Drivers should avoid being on the roadways if travel is not absolutely necessary. As a reminder, it’s unlawful and unsafe to drive around a road closed barricade for any reason.
For the most up-to-date road status information, DOTD offers motorists various resources:
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can find information regarding road closures by downloading the Louisiana 511 mobile app or by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at www.511la.org. This website offers updates in real time, along with access to our live-stream traffic cameras.
- MyDOTD: Motorists can receive up-to-date information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up via email for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- Social Media: Find DOTD on social media for updates and information. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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