I-10 bridge in Lake Charles closed for emergency repairs

Louisiana transportation officials shut down the eastbound I-10 bridge in Lake Charles on Tuesday for emergency repairs.

According to Louisiana State Police (LSP), both lanes of I-10 eastbound over the Calcasieu River Bridge are closed for repairs near the junction with I-210 in Lake Charles.

State troopers shared a photo of a damaged expansion joint on the bridge.

LSP says that eastbound I-10 traffic is being detoured onto I-210, and drivers are asked to seek alternate routes.

Major traffic delays have been reported in the area.

Louisiana transportation officials say that I-10 east will remain closed until further notice.

CALCASIEU PARISH- DOTD announces that both lanes of Interstate 10 Eastbound over the Calcasieu River Bridge (MP 28.7) are closed, effective immediately, for emergency repairs.
The closure will remain in place until further notice. pic.twitter.com/f4675Fv23v

— Louisiana DOTD (@La_DOTD) June 11, 2024