I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Lane Closure Oct 12-16

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. - If you are doing any travel on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge heading toward Baton Rouge this week, you will definitely want to be aware of some lane closures taking place.

Closure Details: Hours, Dates, and Stretch of I-10 Affected

According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), I-10 Eastbound on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge will be reduced to one lane from mile marker 117.5 to mile marker 135.

The lane reduction will take place Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16, 2026, and it will allow crews to remove, install and test fiber optic cable.

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The lane closure will take place nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting.

Oversized Loads and Emergency Vehicle Access During the Closure

The roadway will remain open to regular traffic with a 12-foot lane restriction for oversized loads traveling through the work zone.

Emergency vehicles will have access to the area but may encounter delays.

To keep updated on the latest road/lane closures from Louisiana DOTD, visit dotd.la.gov or follow them on Facebook.

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