Louisiana Announces Road Closure for Pipe Replacement

LA 35 (Church Point Highway) in Eunice to be shut down for 5 days starting April 6th.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:55pm

Heavily blurred and abstracted streaks of color representing a construction vehicle in motion on a rural highway, conveying the speed and chaos of infrastructure repairs.A blurred motion capture of a construction vehicle working to replace critical infrastructure on a rural Louisiana highway.Eunice Today

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that LA 35 (Church Point Highway) east of Napp Street in Eunice will be closed from Monday, April 6th at 7 a.m. until Friday, April 10th at 5 p.m. This closure is necessary to allow crews to replace a cross drain pipe under the highway. The road will be closed to through traffic during this time.

Why it matters

Road closures and infrastructure projects can significantly impact local commuters and businesses in small towns like Eunice. Providing advance notice allows residents to plan alternate routes and prepare for potential delays.

The details

The closure on LA 35 (Church Point Highway) will begin on Monday, April 6th at 7 a.m. and last until Friday, April 10th at 5 p.m., weather permitting. This is necessary to allow crews to replace a cross drain pipe under the highway in that section. The road will be closed to through traffic during this time, though local access may still be available.

  • The closure will begin on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7 a.m.
  • The closure will end on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Louisiana's transportation infrastructure.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan alternate routes and expect delays in the area during the 5-day closure on LA 35 (Church Point Highway).

The takeaway

This road closure highlights the importance of state and local infrastructure projects, even in smaller communities, and the need for residents to stay informed about potential disruptions to their daily commutes.