Avoiding New Orleans on I10

[ArchHoagland]

We are going from California to Florida on Interstate 10 next week and as I look at the route it appears that taking I12 in Baton Rouge would be a good idea to avoid all the traffic around New Orleans.

Any thoughts or comments?

[ArchHoagland]

Came through Baton Rouge today, Friday, at 4pm. Took an hour and a half from the west side to the east, never got out of first gear. Planned on hitting it at 1pm but my coach had an electrical issue, wouldn't start, and we got delayed for two hours this morning.

Great fun.... Staying at Lakeside RV Park in Livingston tonight and hoping the coach starts tomorrow.

[jswat]

They are improving I10 and I12 but where the work is not done or in progress it can be rough. I agree it is much better than 10 years ago.

[ArchHoagland]

jswat wrote:
It seems to me that most Louisiana roads are corrugated. I do recommend I12 to miss New Orleans.

LOL Love that corrugated statement!!!

[rondeb]

wa8yxm wrote:
Gee.. If I ever take that route I need to stop in New Orleans.. have friend there.

Forget the friends, we just love New Orleans. LOL

[bshpilot]

jswat wrote:
It seems to me that most Louisiana roads are corrugated. I do recommend I12 to miss New Orleans.

i 10, i12, i55 & i59 are good highways (save for the construction thats around baton rouge)....there not torn up and wash board like they were 10 years ago

[jswat]

It seems to me that most Louisiana roads are corrugated. I do recommend I12 to miss New Orleans.

[ferndaleflyer]

I came East last Feb and took the I-12. Don't remember what time of day it was and don't remember any traffic issues---but after living in the Wash, DC area who would notice! Pavement was a little rough.

[ArchHoagland]

Americandream...I'll keep that in mind.


bshpilot....We've stayed at the French Quarter Park three times. Nice park.

Thinking we might try the one at the Lake this time.

[bshpilot]

ArchHoagland wrote:
We are going from California to Florida on Interstate 10 next week and as I look at the route it appears that taking I12 in Baton Rouge would be a good idea to avoid all the traffic around New Orleans.

Any thoughts or comments?

the shortest route from texas to florida is via i10 east to i12 east, i10 east....
ONLY if you intend to go down to NoLA would i suggest keeping on i10 east the entire way.

we do the run on our way to florida or virginia a couple of time a year.

that said - if you wanna go to NoLA there is a GREAT RV Resort 5 blocks from the French Quarter...it's not cheap, but the staff is friendly helpful & kind, the place is spotless too !

http://www.fqrv.com

[americandream1]

Just came across I-10 from Arizona to Florida. If you happen to hit Lousiania and need a place to stay A+ Motel and RV park is a 10. It is at mile marker 20 and 2 miles south of I-10, was $30.00 for night. Left Lousiania and took the 12, give yourself pleanty of time could not believe traffic was crazy.

[ArchHoagland]

jeomelia....already Googled the split....I Google Map the entire route, especially through major cities because there are occasional times where it can get a bit confusing even if you are staying on a major interstate.

We've been to New Orleans three times and wanted to avoid it this time on the way headed east. However, coming back home we will be going there for our Muffuletta Sandwich from Central Grocery and Cafe Du Monde Beignets.

We go through Los Angeles a lot so the traffic around Baton Rouge will make us feel at home....

Thanks again everyone for all the tips.

[jeomelia]

Watch out for the I12 I10 split, stay in the left 3 lanes.

[xctraveler]

By all means avoid I10 through NO. It is longer timewise and much rougher, at least in the past. I am not sure I would take 19 if headed to the East Coast. DW and I have driven it and it does not reward you with any beauty for the additional time. We found it to be boring. Just IMO. The last time we were headed north from St Petersburg we stayed on I75 and found it much more pleasant. And we are generally back roads folks.

[Spleenstomper]

Baton Rouge can be exceptionally bad depending on when you hit it, both I-10 and I-12. Just have a lot of patience and check twitter feed BRtraffic for updates.