Oversize and overweight vehicle movement, with the exception of permit loads that qualify for 24-hour movement, will be prohibited on all State highways in selected areas on Saturday, February 10, 2024, through Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in observance of the Mardi Gras season.
The permit office will also be closed on February 13, 2024 in celebration of Mardi Gras holiday.
The selected areas where oversize loads will be prohibited from traveling on during this time are:
1. Parishes of Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard (including the interstates)
2. Within the city limits of Lafayette, with the exception of I-10
3. Within the city limits and surrounding area of New Roads
4. Within the city limits and surrounding area of Houma
5. Within the city limits and surrounding area of Lake Charles, with the exception of I-10 and I- 210
Questions? WCS Permits & Pilot Cars Can Help
WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is North America’s oversize load authority. We are committed to keeping the oversize load industry up-to-date about frost laws, oversize travel restrictions, oversize load fee changes, bridges and tolls, declarations and more.
We provide various industries with oversize load permits, trip & fuel permits, superload permits, route surveying, transportation consulting, pilot car dispatching and truck safety equipment throughout the United States and Canada.
WCS has over 65 permit agents who have the experience and knowledge to permit oversize loads in a timely fashion and advise on any oversize or holiday travel restrictions.


