UPDATE: St. Martin Parish - Temporary Closure of the Atchafalaya Rest Area and Welcome Center on I-10 - NOW OPEN
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 11:25:10 AM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that on Tuesday, June 28, the Atchafalaya Rest Area and Welcome Center on I-10 in St. Martin Parish will be closed at 7:00 a.m. for the installation of electrical service equipment.

The closure will affect the restroom facilities and Visitor’s Center as there will be no power or water service available. The grounds shall remain open to visitors and truckers for short-term parking only. The boat launch shall remain open.

This work is has been extended and expected to be completed and power restored by Wednesday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds motorists to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

DOTD apologizes for any inconvenience this necessary work may cause.