As of early Sunday afternoon, most of the weather-related closures were in North Louisiana.
To get a view of the highways that are closed in the state, go to 511la.org and set the map to show closures, weather reports, weather incidents and weather closures.
Here are the reported road closures we have so far, sorted by parish:
LAFAYETTE PARISH
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is urging residents to take extreme caution as high chances of black ice are expected between 8:00 p.m. tonight and early afternoon tomorrow (Monday) due to freezing temperatures and lingering moisture on roadways. Black ice is especially dangerous because it is often invisible to drivers and can form quickly on bridges, overpasses, shaded roadways, and less-traveled streets. LCG strongly encourages residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary, complete essential errands before conditions deteriorate, and prepare to hunker down through tomorrow morning. LCG crews are actively taking measures to prepare for hazardous conditions, including pre-treating overpasses and areas adjacent to local hospitals and public safety facilities.
Residents are reminded to take the following winter safety precautions:
- Do not drip faucets. Conserving water helps support the overall water system during periods of high demand and cold stress.
- Protect exposed pipes and outdoor faucets by insulating or covering them.
- Bring pets indoors and check on elderly neighbors and family members.
- Avoid unnecessary travel and allow public safety and essential crews to operate safely.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed by signing up for LafayetteNOW alerts, which provide timely updates directly to your phone or email. To sign up, visit lafayettela.gov/alert [lafayettela.gov] or text “Join LFTalert” to 31002. LCG will continue to share updates through official communication channels as weather conditions develop.
UPDATE: This road has been reopened as of 12:30 p.m. Sunday
ORIGINAL STORY: As of Sunday morning, the Lafayette Police Department has closed both the northbound and southbound lanes of University Avenue at the underpass, effective immediately. This closure is due to significant water accumulation, making the roadway impassable for motorists. LPD officers are currently on-site to monitor conditions and direct traffic. The roadway will remain closed until water levels recede and the area is deemed safe for travel. Motorists traveling through the area are urged to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. The Lafayette Police Department reminds all drivers to "Turn Around, Don't Drown" and never attempt to drive through standing water or around police barricades. Further updates will be provided as conditions change.
CALCASIEU PARISH
UPDATE: As of 8:05 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2026, the Enterprise Boulevard Overpass, between Fournet Street and the I-10 Service Road, and the Shattuck Street Overpass, between Opelousas Street and the I-10 Service Road, are now open.
For more information on City of Lake Charles services, call (337) 491-1346, visit www.cityoflakecharles.com [cityoflakecharles.com] and follow www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesLouisiana [facebook.com].
To connect with community resources, dial 211. As always, in the event of an emergency, dial 911.
Sign up to receive alerts and notifications from the City of Lake Charles at Alerts & Notifications • CivicPlus Portal [portal.civicplus.com] or by texting LakeCharles to 38276.
As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, the Enterprise Boulevard Overpass, between Fournet Street and the I-10 Service Road, and the Shattuck Street Overpass, between Opelousas Street and the I-10 Service Road, are closed due to the potential for icy road conditions. The overpasses will remain closed until further notice.
Currently, North Martin Luther King Highway remains an alternative route within the City of Lake Charles.
Local public safety agencies would like to remind residents that emergency services are not affected by these closures and should a resident need emergency assistance, dial 911. Motorists are urged to avoid travel on . roadways if possible. If travel is necessary, motorists should take caution while driving due to the possibility of ice that is not visible. Public safety employees and public works crews will be continuously monitoring street conditions. For more information on City of Lake Charles services, call (337) 491-1346, visit www.cityoflakecharles.com [cityoflakecharles.com] and follow www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesLouisiana [facebook.com]. To connect with community resources, dial 211. As always, in the event of an emergency, dial 911. Sign up to received alerts and notifications from the City of Lake Charles at Alerts & Notifications • CivicPlus Portal [portal.civicplus.com] or by texting LakeCharles to 38276.
