Press Release (Media/Web)

• 1/28/2026 - DOTD urges caution to motorists in northern area of Louisiana
• 1/27/2026 - DOTD continues to urge motorists to avoid I-20 between Bienville & Ouachita Parishes
• 1/27/2026 - DOTD provides list of latest road closures due to winter weather
• 1/26/2026 - DOTD continues to urge motorists to avoid I-20 between Bienville & Ouachita Parishes
• 1/26/2026 - DOTD reminds motorists to obey all traffic laws and practice safe driving during winter weather conditions

Road or Lane Status

• 2/9/2026 - **EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE** LA 126; at WATCO Rail crossing; Winn Parish
• 1/26/2026 - **ROAD REOPENED**; Elevated sections of I-49 from Exit 80 (Macarthur Dr.) to Exit 94 (Rapides Station Rd.); Exit 86 Open
• 12/15/2025 - PROJECT UPDATE: LA 9 asphalt overlay, Natchitoches Parish
• 12/15/2025 - I-10 Westbound (IBERVILLE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE - MM 137.9 TO MM 138.9
• 12/1/2025 - *BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE* US 167 over Dugdemona River; Southbound: Winn Parish