DOTD provides update on $78M Interstate 10 project in Acadiana Region
Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:46:27 PM
LAFAYETTE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that work is continually progressing on a $78 million project to mill and overlay a 37.22-mile section of I-10 from the Jefferson Davis/Acadia Parish Line to I-49 in Lafayette Parish.
Current Construction: The contractor, Gilchrist Construction, has completed installing wearing asphalt on the mainline of I-10. Currently, crews are working on guardrail aprons and installing guardrails on the westbound outside lane from Exit 92 (Mire/Duson) to Exit 80 (Eunice/Crowley). Once guardrail work is complete for the westbound section, the contractor will transition to the eastbound section of I-10 to perform guardrail work.
Upcoming Construction: Later in the project, open-graded friction course (OGFC) will be placed as a final course through the entire project. OGFC is a surface course consisting of a mix of an asphalt binder and open-graded aggregate. The application of OGFC will aid in enhancing safety, especially during wet weather conditions.
This project is estimated for completion in fall 2025.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to drive cautiously through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists:
MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures and other DOTD activities by signing up for MyDOTD alerts at www.dotd.la.gov.
511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by downloading the 511 app, visiting www.511la.org, or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
