Lane Closures on Sampson Street in Westlake Starting Tuesday, September 7

Published August 23, 2021
Updated September 1, 2021

Update: The start date for this project has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that a safety and resurfacing project on LA 378 (Sampson Street) in Westlake will begin Monday, August 30, 2021 Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

The $597,496 project will mill and overlay LA 378 from the I-10 Service Road to the north approach of the Kansas City Southern crossing. At the Union Pacific crossing, a concrete median will be installed to discourage motorists from driving around the gate arms when activated.

Single lane closures will occur intermittently in both directions during non-peak hours for the duration of the project. Lane closures will occur during the following times.

• Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 pm.
• Saturdays from 7 p.m. to Sundays at 4:30 a.m.
• Sundays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The entire project is anticipated to be complete by November 2021, weather permitting.

DOTD reminds motorists to always practice train safety and never stop on a train track. 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.

Approximate area of the closures.