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OS/OW Restrictions for Mardi Gras

OS/OW Restrictions for Mardi Gras 2026

Oversize and overweight vehicle movement in Louisiana, with the exception of permitted loads that qualify for 24-hour movement, will be prohibited on all State highways in selected areas from Saturday, February 14, 2026, through Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in observance of the Mardi Gras holiday.

The Louisiana permit office will be closed on February 16, 2026, in celebration of the Mardi Gras and Presidents Day holidays.

The selected areas where oversize load travel is prohibited are:

 1. Parishes of Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard (including the interstates)

 2. Within the city limits of Lafayette

 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

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 travel restrictions, oversize fees, 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 75 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.

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars - Oversize Load Permits

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is North America’s oversize load permit authority. 

Phone: 888-737-6483

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