ASCENSION PARISH- Construction to begin the widening of I-10 will start next week, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Wednesday.

DOTD says single lane closures will take place on I-10 from the stretch of Highland Road to Highway 73.

Closure times:

Monday, February 19, 2018: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Tuesday, February 20, 2018 – EB
Tuesday, February 20, 2018: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Wednesday, February 21, 2018 – EB & WB 
Wednesday, February 21, 2018: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Thursday, February 21, 2018 – EB & WB
Thursday, February 22, 2018 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Friday, February 23, 2018 – EB & WB
Friday, February 23, 2018 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM Saturday, February 24, 2018 – EB & WB
Saturday, February 24, 2018 7:00 PM – 9:00 AM Sunday, February 25, 2018 – EB & WB
Sunday, February 25, 2018 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM Monday, February 26, 2018 – EB & WB

"DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment," the department said in a statement.