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The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Replacement Project continues to proceed toward the official start of construction scheduled for spring 2026.
There have been various activities taking place to prepare for the commencement of construction such as receiving the permit approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard; final right of way maps approval by the LA DOTD; and wetland and vertical clearances.
Current activities:
• The project is in the final design stage.
• Coordination is happening with various utility owners to relocate those utilities that are in conflict with the alignment of the new roadway corridor—some of which will be relocated into the common duct bank which will allow for a centralized location.
• Right-of-way acquisition is underway for properties that need to be acquired due to the footprint of the new roadway corridor.
• Test piles have begun to be driven into the ground.
• A trial embankment has been placed on both sides of the bridge to monitor soil behavior, settlement and stability before full-scale construction.
The project continues operation and maintenance along the corridor by repairing and/or maintaining guardrails, lighting, signs, mowing and overall cleanliness.
