Drivers across Southwest Louisiana have been asking about the strange dirt ramps along I-10. Turns out, there’s a smart reason behind them—and it’s all tied to the new Calcasieu Bridge project.
Discover the history of Lake Charles’ I-210 Bridge, officially the Israel LaFleur Bridge, and how it became a vital part of Southwest Louisiana’s daily life.
The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge’s iconic crossed pistols, designed in 1952, honor Louisiana’s pirate past and Jean Lafitte’s legend. With 5,286 pairs cast by the John Lester Boone Foundry, these iron relics have faced theft and time but remain symbols of a proud, storied heritage.