DOTD to Close I-10 WB Right Lane on Horace Wilkinson Bridge (July 6–9)
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Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) says it will do nighttime work on I-10 Westbound over the Mississippi River Bridge (Horace Wilkinson Bridge) with a right-hand single-lane closure each night.
DOTD’s notice says the closures run Monday, July 6 through Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
DOTD says the nighttime lane work is necessary to repair damaged concrete curb/railing and roadway patches in the bridge area.
What drivers should expect on I-10 Westbound
During the overnight window, crews will shift traffic for a right-hand single-lane closure as drivers cross the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. Plan for slower speeds and check live updates before heading out late at night.
St. Louis St. On Ramp: full closure for staging
In addition to the lane closure on I-10, DOTD says the St. Louis St. On Ramp will be fully closed so it can be used as a staging area for crews and equipment.
If you rely on that on-ramp route, plan an alternate access approach for the same nightly period.
How to verify updates during the week
Because work timing can shift with on-site conditions, confirm any same-week changes by checking DOTD’s road and lane status announcements portal.
You can also cross-check the City of Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish road closures (construction) listing for other nearby projects that could affect local approaches.
For traveler information, 511LA is Louisiana’s official system for route-specific road work and closure updates—available by phone, website, or the mobile app.
Quick commuter checklist (July 6–9)
- Allow extra time if you travel I-10 Westbound during 10:00 PM–6:00 AM from July 6 through July 9.
- Expect a right-hand single-lane closure over/approaching the Horace Wilkinson Bridge during the overnight window.
- Don’t assume ramp access—DOTD says the St. Louis St. On Ramp is fully closed for staging.
- Check DOTD and 511LA before you leave to confirm whether anything changes night to night.
Sources
- DOTD announcement: H016765 I-10 WB Curb Repair (East Baton Rouge Parish)
- City of Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish Road Closures (construction) listing
- 511LA FAQ (Louisiana traveler information service)
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