I-10 West Contraflow Lanes:
- The eastbound and westbound lanes of I-10 from Clearview Parkway in Metairie to
I-55 North in LaPlace will be used as westbound lanes. On the Contraflow Plan, the
normal westbound lanes are shown with BROWN arrows
and the Contraflow (eastbound) lanes are shown with BLUE
arrows.
- All I-10 West entrances through New Orleans, Metairie and Kenner will be used in
their normal manner to gain access to I-10 West.
BROWN Arrows (I-10/I-55 North to Hammond and Mississippi):
- In LaPlace, the I-10 West (BROWN) lanes will be diverted to
I-55 North toward Hammond and Mississippi. Traffic will not be allowed to continue
on I-10 West at this interchange.
- All traffic traveling on I-55 North will travel in the existing
northbound lanes.
- When traffic traveling on I-55 North reaches the I-55/I-12
interchange in Hammond, I-55 will begin to Contraflow (both the north and south
lanes will travel north into Mississippi).
BLUE Arrows (I-10 West to Baton Rouge):
- Traffic destined for Baton Rouge may enter the Contraflow (eastbound)
lanes from Clearview Parkway, Veterans Boulevard or Williams Boulevard in New Orleans
(see diagrams).
- Traffic destined for Baton Rouge may enter the Contraflow (eastbound)
lanes from I-10 West via a cross- over at the Clearview Parkway overpass. This is
the only opportunity to enter the Contraflow (eastbound) lanes from I-10 West without
exiting and re-entering the interstate.
- In LaPlace, I-10 Contraflow traffic (BLUE) will be diverted onto
the westbound lanes of I-10 and will continue west on I-10 toward Baton Rouge.
This website is intended for informational purposes only. If you need assistance
or have questions regarding Contraflow, call the LaDOTD Customer Service at (225)
379-1232 or see the Louisiana Citizen Awareness & Disaster Evacuation Guide under
Quick Links above. Please CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE WISELY. There
will be many restrictions on the Interstate System. Upon entering the Contraflow
area, it may not be possible to change routes. If you do not wish to evacuate under
the Contraflow restrictions, your best strategy is to LEAVE EARLY
before Contraflow is activated.