Two Interstate Ramp Closures Coming to Lafayette Tuesday and Wednesday Night
DOTD is closing two exit ramps in Lafayette Tuesday and Wednesday nights, May 26–27, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as part of the I-49 repair project.
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I-49 Southbound Closed in Upper Lafayette Parish Due to Rain and Construction Concerns
I-49 Southbound in Lafayette Parish was closed around 8 p.m. Sunday from Exit 7 to Exit 4 due to rain and construction zone conditions. Frontage Road is the alternate route.
Driver Arrested for Felony Hit and Run After Pedestrian Killed on I-49 Frontage Road in Carencro
A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-49 in Carencro around 3 a.m. Sunday, April 19. Carencro Police Chief David Anderson is calling for DOTD lighting improvements.
Major I-49 Improvements Set to Begin in Acadiana
A major I-49 project is set to begin in April.
Naked Driver Arrested on I-49 By Louisiana Sheriff's Office
The driver was eventually stopped and now the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office has released footage of the ordeal.
I-49 Traffic Alert: Northbound Lane Closure Starts Tomorrow Near Natchitoches
Construction crews are gearing up for a major job on I-49. If you’re hitting the road, you’ll want to see what’s in store.
DOTD Warns Shreveport Drivers of I-49 to I-20 Ramp Shutdown
Nighttime closures are looming for that I-49 to I-20 east exit. Time to brush up on those alternative routes
Emergency Lane/Ramp Work Next Week on I-49 and 3132
With temperatures soaring, the local roads are buckling under pressure. Find out how the DOTD is tackling these challenges this week on I-49.