When will Louisiana roads reopen after the historic snowstorm? Gov. Landry and state leaders share updates on road conditions, safety, and recovery efforts.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released a list of roads previously closed due to the blizzard that have reopened.

As blizzard conditions move through south Louisiana and bitterly cold temperatures are expected at night this week, major roadways could stay closed into Thursday.

Gov. Jeff Landry and state leaders urged people to prepare for severe winter weather bringing snow to Louisiana in a Monday afternoon news conference.

Interstate 10 from the Louisiana-Texas state line to as far east as Sorrento or Gramercy could be fully open to traffic in both directions at some point Thursday afternoon, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Joe Donahue said.

The encampment officially shut down on Wednesday (Jan.15) as part of an effort by the state to clear busy tourist areas ahead of the Super Bowl.

A record-setting snowstorm along the Gulf Coast has Louisiana officials worried people unaccustomed to the cold might overreact in ways that could get them killed. Hence, a strange warning was issued during the storm: Don’t invite alligators, bears and other wildlife into your home.

Special to the American Press With the extreme winter weather conditions expected to impact the state over the next few days, Louisiana State Police urges residents and visitors to stay weather aware and avoid all unnecessary travel.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state officials held a news briefing on Wednesday to update residents on the unprecedented weather event and its ongoing challenges. The governor commended the Department of Transportation and Development workers,

Law enforcement is asking residents to avoid being on the roads all of Tuesday beginning Monday night. Louisiana State Police Spokesperson Shelby Mayfield said they will start doubling law enforcement personnel at 5 p.m. Monday in preparation for the weather, which is when residents should begin getting off the roads.

Most of Interstate 10 in Louisiana was closed Wednesday due to icy conditions, with traffic restrictions beginning about 44 miles past Vinton. However, I-10 westbound from I-49 to Louisiana/Texas state line is now open,

On Wednesday, crews were able to reopen Interstate 10 westbound from I-49 in Lafayette to the Texas border, but I-10 from Lafayette to Baton Rouge remained closed Thursday morning.