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Wednesday DOTD road updates

Update on latest state highway closures across Louisiana Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:15 PM Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is providing an update on the latest weather-related closures on state routes throughout Louisiana.

Closures continue on Thursday

St. Landry Parish public schools Due to the extreme frozen temperatures, all schools and central offices in the district will remain closed on Thursday, January 23rd. This school closure includes all school related activities.

St. Landry Parish Government offices, courts closed Thursday

Due to icy conditions St. Landry Parish Government Offices and the 27th Judicial District Court will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday January 23, 2025. For everyone’s safety, please remain off the roads as conditions remain dangerous and impassable in many areas.

DOTD announces extension of Interstate 10 closure to Louisiana/Texas state line

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:35 AM Baton Rouge, LA- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that due to deteriorating road conditions as a result of Winter Storm Enzo, Interstate 10 in the east and westbound direction is now closed to motorists, from the...

DOTD update on latest state highway closures across Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is providing an update on the latest weather-related closures on state routes throughout Louisiana. Motorists should keep in mind that conditions change rapidly and roadways may be closed suddenly if they’re unsafe for travel.

Curfew in Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish will have a curfew tonight from 6pm to 6am. We will address any further curfews tomorrow morning.

St. Landry Parish road crews assisting in clearing roads

St. Landry Parish Public Works crews are actively assisting with road cleanup efforts in several areas across the parish. Current cleanup locations include: • Eunice: Hwy 190 and Hwy 13 • Opelousas: Vine Street, Landry Street, Union Street, and Main Street • Sunset: Hwy 182
Snow covered 1300 block of College Road in Eunice. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Snow covered 1300 block of College Road in Eunice. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Are ice and snow visiting more often?

The past week’s extreme weather shows again that the end of January seems to be a favored time for south Louisiana to shiver under brutal temperatures and marvel at heavy snow, but the month doesn’t have exclusive chill rights.

DOTD Announces Interstate 10 Closure from I-49 to La. 415

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 2:51 AM Baton Rouge, LA- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that due to hazardous weather conditions, Interstate 10 in the east and westbound direction from Interstate 49 to La.