DOTD Announces Start of $1.3M lighting project on I-49 in St. Landry Parish
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:44:39 AM
OPELOUSAS, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Thursday, October 30, 2025, construction will begin on a $1.3 million lighting project along a 1.003-mile section of I-49 at La. 31 interchange.
PROJECT SCOPE
The project will include lighting and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
The work is estimated to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.
The project is estimated for completion in fall 2026.
SAFETY REMINDER
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
DOTD TRAVEL RESOURCES
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 activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by 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).
Media Contact
Deidra Druilhet
Public Information Officer
[email protected]
337-262-6133
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