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DOTD announces next round of lane and ramp closures for $43M, I-49 Resurfacing project for Week of July 20, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:21:46 PM
LAFAYETTE/ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA - Motorists are advised of the next round of alternating lane closures as part of the $43 million resurfacing project.

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

Northbound I-49 – Paving and Reinforcing Grid Operations
Alternating lane closures will occur on the I-49 northbound mainline between the Carencro Exit (Exit 4) and the St. Landry Parish line during the following dates and times:

  • Monday, July 20: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Southbound I-49 – Paving and Reinforcing Grid Operations
Alternating lane closures will occur on the I-49 southbound mainline from the St. Landry Parish line to the Carencro Exit (Exit #4) during the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, July 21 – 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, July 22: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, July 23: 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, July 25: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, July 26: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

Northbound I-49 – Joint Sealing & Saw Cutting Operations
Alternating lane closures will also be in place for joint sealing and saw cutting operations from Gloria Switch on the I-49 northbound mainline starting during the following dates and times:

  • Monday, July 20: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 21 – 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, July 22: 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, July 23: 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Southbound I-49 – Joint Sealing & Saw Cutting Operations
Alternating lane closures will also be in place for joint sealing and saw cutting operations from Carencro on the I-49 southbound mainline starting during the following dates and times:

  • Monday, July 20: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 21 – 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, July 22: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, July 23: 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Southbound I-49 – Full Depth Patching Operations
Alternating lane closures will also be in place for patching operations on I-49 from Carencro to I-10 starting during the following dates and times:

  • Friday, July 24: 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, July 25 – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, July 26: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.


Ramp Closures
Ramp closures will also be in place for saw cutting and patching operations during the following dates and times:

Exit 103A on I-10 Westbound

  • Monday, July 20: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 21 – 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, July 22: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, July 23: 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
  • Friday, July 24 at 8:00 p.m. – Sunday, July 26 at noon

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.