Casino Under I 10 Bridge
Updated June 6, 2019
When it comes to booking a cruise, a major rookie mistake is not taking the time to pick the right cabin. Just like staying in a bad hotel room, a bad cabin on your cruise can put a damper on your entire vacation.
No word on whether the riverboat was damaged or taken on water in the incident. The Isle of Capris Casino boat is WEDGED underneath the I-10 Bridge - #HurricaneLaura pic.twitter.com/06Kfm0LmXs —. Nine barges broke free and two of them, owned by Canal Barge of Louisiana, crashed into the I-10 bridge. Crews closed down traffic in both directions. READ MORE: I-10 closed after barges hit.
On an ideal cruise, you’re going to spend most of your time experiencing all of the activities, entertainment, and dining the ship has to offer, but after a long day of all the excitement, you'll want a relaxing environment to recharge your batteries.
- Vessel movement under the I-10 bridge at the San Jacinto River was suspended on Thursday because of strong currents. That suspension remains in effect. I-10 East Freeway EB and WB at the San.
- Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort of Chester is ideally located because it is a tri-states leisure destination (Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia).
- — As Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana overnight, the winds appeared to push a riverboat casino into pillars supporting a bridge in Lake Charles. Officials say they got reports that the Isle of Capri’s.
Unfortunately, plenty of cruisers have found themselves in a bad cabin situation. When choosing a cabin, it’s essential to know which cabins to avoid. Here’s our list of cabins should never book if you value your sleep:
8 Cabin Locations to Avoid
1. By a Door to the Crew’s Quarters
The crew works around the clock to keep the ship going and prepare for the next day. That means that there will be foot traffic, doors opening and closing, conversations going on and more during the day and throughout the night. The crew members on the late night shift are usually really good about keeping the noise down, but they’re human. This is mainly an area to avoid for the light sleepers or if you’re traveling with small children.
2. Above Mechanical Equipment and Engine Room
Cruise ships have some heavy machinery, and with that can come some heavy noise. Construction like noises can usually be heard from these areas. You will most likely hear them when entering a port, which can be very early in the morning. They’re not clearly marked (for obvious reasons), so look for large white (unmarked) areas of the deck plan when you’re choosing your cabin location. If you do see a space like that, call the cruise line for more information.
3. Near elevators or stairs
There are all types of crowds on a cruise ship, including early risers and late-night partiers. This means that throughout the night (and early in the morning), passengers will be gathered around the elevators and traveling the stairs. You might catch a few crowds that have indulged in a few spirts as well, and they can be, well, just a tad noisy. There’s nothing like the sound of a dinging elevator to help you go to sleep, right?
You can find these areas on your ship’s deck plan as they are usually labeled: ELEV., E or EL.
4. Right Below a Public Deck or Busy Area
Have you had an upstairs neighbor that decided to rearrange their furniture at 6 AM on a Saturday?. You could find yourself in a similar situation if your cabin is below a public deck or busy areas such as a bar or club.
Check the deck plan to make sure you’re not directly underneath a Lido deck, sports court, night clubs, and 24-hour dining venues. And keep in mind that just because a venue closes doesn’t mean that there won’t be noise while the crew is cleaning up and preparing for the next day.
5. Cabins Prone to Motion
Even if it’s not the season for rough waters, seasickness can still be a problem. If you’re susceptible to motion sickness, (or if this your first cruise and you’re not sure) you should choose a cabin that is a little more stable.
The most stable cabins are those located more mid-ship, on a lower deck and closer to the interior. Being in a balcony cabin and higher on the ship means you are going to experience some rocking. You also can anticipate rough seas based on the timing of your cruise itinerary as well as the ocean you will be sailing.
6. Family Suite Areas
Kids are loud and babies cry. We're not telling you anything you don’t know already, but if you want to avoid screaming kids on your vacation, you might want to consider staying away from the family suite areas. They are usually labeled on your ship’s deck plan. These style cabins are typically located near kid-friendly activities and areas on the ship.
7. Obstructed Views
Just because you booked a balcony cabins doesn’t mean you’re going to have an amazing view. We’ve read plenty of reviews from cruisers excited to watch the sunset from their balcony only to find a lifeboat right outside their window blocking the view.
Each cruise line may have their own definition of “obstructed view”, but in most cases, it means that your cabin faces machinery or a lifeboat. If you’re willing to compromise, you might be able to get a good deal on your cruise and save some money by booking one of these cabins. You can still get some fresh air, but you won't have the most desirable view.
Cabins with an obstructed view will be labeled on the deck plan for your ship. If you’re considering booking this type of cabin, call the cruise line and see if you can work out a deal.
8. Extra-Small Cabins
“Spacious” is not a word you’ll hear often when talking about cruise ship cabins, but some are especially cramped. Some cabins might have a weird layout making for tight quarters, and be sure to check the details a balcony cabins’ square footage as the balcony can sometimes be included in the whole number that’s provided.
You might think that booking a smaller inside cabin is a great way to save some money, but you need to know what you’re getting yourself into. A cabin that seriously lacks space might be fine for a weekend cruise, but if your sailing is a full week (or more), the walls could start closing in fast.
| Interstate 210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles Bypass | |||
I-210 highlighted in red | |||
| Route information | |||
| Auxiliary route of I-10 | |||
| Maintained by Louisiana DOTD | |||
| Length | 12.40 mi[1] (19.96 km) | ||
| Existed | 1962–present | ||
| Major junctions | |||
| West end | I-10 east of Sulphur | ||
| US 90 in Lake Charles | |||
| East end | I-10 northeast of Lake Charles | ||
| Location | |||
| Parishes | Calcasieu | ||
| Highway system | |||
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Interstate 210 (I-210) in Louisiana, also known as the Lake Charles Bypass, is a 12.40-mile-long (19.96 km) bypass route in Lake Charles, in the southwestern part of the state.[1][2] As a bypass of I-10, both ends of I-210 meet with I-10.
Route description[edit]
Casino Boat Under I 10 Bridge
The western terminus connects with I-10 east of Sulphur, heading southeast as it bypasses central Lake Charles around the southside. A mile east of the western terminus, I-210 rises over the Israel LaFleur Bridge, one of the highest bridges in the Interstate Highway System, to pass over the Calcasieu Ship Channel. At the southeastern end of the bridge, the highway meets with exit 3, Prien Lake Road, eastbound. I-210 heads east through Lake Charles, turning 90 degrees at exit 8, LA 14/Gerstner Memorial Drive. The highway then heads north towards its eastern terminus with I-10 just east of Lake Charles. Though portions of the freeway run north-south, the entire route is signed east-west.
All of I-210 is included as part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[3]
History[edit]
I-210, including the Israel LaFleur Bridge, was constructed between its western terminus and Prien Lake Road circa 1963 to 1965.[4] Initially, the western terminus at I-10 consisted solely of eastbound entrance and westbound exit ramps. The eastern remainder of I-210 was built circa 1975 to 1976,[5] and westbound entrance/eastbound exit ramps were added to the western terminus in 1986.[6]
Much of the area surrounding I-210 in southern Lake Charles was developed prior to construction of the freeway. As a result, many homes and businesses in its path were demolished.
The freeway remained largely unchanged from its original configuration until 2005, when construction of the L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort resulted in the addition of a ramp linked to the Nelson Road interchange. Between 2013 and 2015, the Prien Lake Road interchange was rebuilt to allow access to the Golden Nugget Lake Charles.
During the planning phase of the freeway, it was known as the South City Bypass. Older signage (prior to the 2000s) referred to the road as the Lake Charles Loop.
Lake Charles Casino Under I-10 Bridge
Exit list[edit]
The entire highway is in Calcasieu Parish.
| Location | mi[2] | km | Exit | Destinations | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 0.0– 0.7 | 0.0– 1.1 | 1B | I-10 – Beaumont, Lake Charles | Western terminus; exit number signed to I-10 east only; exit 25 on I-10 | |
| | 0.5 | 0.80 | 1A | East Sulphur, Industries | Eastbound entrance and westbound exit; to Pete Manena Road (not signed) | |
| Lake Charles | 1.5– 3.1 | 2.4– 5.0 | Israel LaFleur Bridge over Calcasieu Ship Channel / Indian Bay | |||
| 3.2 | 5.1 | 3 | Prien Lake Road, Golden Nugget Boulevard | |||
| 4.1– 4.7 | 6.6– 7.6 | 4 | LA 1138-2 (Nelson Road), L'Auberge Boulevard | |||
| 5.4– 5.7 | 8.7– 9.2 | 5 | Lake Street | |||
| 6.1– 6.6 | 9.8– 10.6 | 6 | LA 385 (Ryan Street) | |||
| 6.9– 7.5 | 11.1– 12.1 | 7 | Enterprise Boulevard, Louisiana Avenue | |||
| 8.4– 9.0 | 13.5– 14.5 | 8 | LA 14 – Cameron | To Gerstner Memorial Drive (not signed) | ||
| 10.1– 10.7 | 16.3– 17.2 | 10 | Legion Street | Legion Street is LA 1138-3 (not signed) | ||
| 11.0– 11.9 | 17.7– 19.2 | 11 | US 90 Bus. (Broad Street) / US 90 (Fruge Street) | Eastbound exit and westbound entrance for Broad Street; eastbound entrance and westbound exit for Fruge Street | ||
| | 12.2– 12.7 | 19.6– 20.4 | 12 | I-10 – Lake Charles, Lafayette | Eastern terminus; exit number signed for I-10 west only; exit 34 on I-10 | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | ||||||
References[edit]
- ^ abStaff (October 31, 2002). 'Table 1: Main Routes of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System Of Interstate and Defense Highways as of October 31, 2002'. Route Log and Finder List. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ^ abGoogle (July 12, 2013). 'Overview Map of I-210' (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
- ^'National Highway System: Lake Charles, LA'(PDF). United States Department of Transportation. October 1, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^Google (March 7, 2017). 'Westlake, Louisiana' (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
Google (March 7, 2017). 'I-210' (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
Construction of the Interstate 210 Bridge(jpeg) (photograph). Lake Charles, Louisiana: McNeese State University. March 1965. Retrieved March 7, 2017. - ^Interstate 210 construction(jpeg) (photograph). Lake Charles, Louisiana: McNeese State University. 1975. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
Highway 14/I-210 bypass construction of overpass(jpeg) (photograph). Lake Charles, Louisiana: McNeese State University. 1976. Retrieved March 7, 2017. - ^Google (March 7, 2017). 'Westlake, Louisiana' (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
See also[edit]
Route map: