New I-10/Calcasieu River Bridge Project

planned

Construction of a new Interstate 10/Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana, including the bridge, approaches, interstate roadways, ramps, service roads, and interchanges. The project features a lower bridge height, more lanes, full shoulders, roadway lighting, and electronic tolling. It also includes elevation of Sampson Street over railroad tracks to eliminate blockages and incorporates design elements reflecting the area's pirate history.