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DOTD Announcements
Lafayette Parish - Interstate 49 - Lane and Ramp Closures
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 2:18:47 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 operations and will take place during overnight and weekend hours to minimize traffic disruptions.

Northbound I-49 – Paving Operations
Alternating lane closures will occur on the I-49 northbound mainline during the following dates and times:

  • Saturday, August 15: 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Southbound I-49 – Paving Operations
Alternating lane closures will occur on the I-49 southbound mainline during the following dates and times:

  • Sunday, August 16: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Monday, August 17: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 18: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 19: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 20: 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, August 22: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, August 23: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Ramp Closures
Ramp closures will also be in place for milling and paving operations during the following dates and times:

I-49 Exit 7 (LA-182) (Exit and On Ramps in the north and southbound direction)

Northbound
  • Saturday, August 16: 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, August 17 – 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Southbound
  • Saturday, August 16: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, August 17 – 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 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.