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DOTD Announces Weeks 5 & 6 Alternating Lane Closure Schedule for $43 Million Resurfacing Project on I-49
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:55:51 AM
LAFAYETTE/ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA - Motorists are advised of the next round of alternating lane closures on Interstate 49 beginning Monday, May 4, until Sunday, May 17, as part of the $43 million resurfacing project.

These closures are necessary to complete milling and saw cutting operations and will take place during overnight and weekend hours to minimize traffic disruptions.

Below is the schedule for the next two weeks.

Southbound I-49 – Patching Operations
Alternating lane closures will occur on the I-49 southbound mainline during the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, May 5: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 6: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 7: 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
  • Friday, May 8 – 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 9: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, May 10: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Monday, May 11: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, May 12: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 13: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, May14 30: 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
  • Friday, May 15 – 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 16: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, May 17: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

Southbound I-49 – Saw Cutting Operations
Alternating lane closures will also be in place for saw cutting operations on the I-49 southbound mainline starting at Pont Des Mouton to I-10 during the following dates and times:

  • Monday, May 4: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, May 5: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 6: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 7: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Friday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 10 at 6:00 a.m.

Northbound I-49 – Saw Cutting Operations
Alternating lane closures will also be in place for saw cutting operations on the I-49 northbound mainline starting from Pont Des Mouton to Carencro during the following dates and times:

  • Monday, May 11: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, May 12: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 13: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 14: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Friday, May 15 at 8:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 17 at 6:00 a.m.

All work is weather permitting and subject to change.

Motorists should expect delays, exercise caution in work zones, and consider alternate routes when possible. Crews will work to complete operations as efficiently and safely as possible.

For the safety of workers and drivers, please reduce speed and remain alert when traveling through construction areas.

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