Extended Lane Closures Announced for Major Roadways and Intersections in Lake Charles Expected to Last Until February 2023

Lake Charles, Louisiana – The City of Lake Charles announced on September 6, 2022, that the northbound lane of Weaver Road, from Country Club Road to McNeese Street, will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. This closure is being implemented to allow contractors to finish a drainage and sidewalk project on the west side of Weaver Road. This closure will be in effect until approximately February 28, 2023.

The City of Lake Charles would also like to inform motorists that the intersection of West Prien Lake Road and Sale Road is blocked to north and southbound traffic on West Prien Lake Road, as well as east and westbound traffic on Sale Road. This total intersection closure is necessary to allow for the continuing West Prien Lake Road widening project, which includes subsurface drainage and sewage improvements as well as concrete construction.

This closure is expected to last until mid-December 2022, when the next phase of the project, impacting Sale Road from West Prien Lake Road east to Rue Chan Ann, will commence.

All construction and closures are weather dependent.

Nelson Road is the main detour for north and southbound traffic.
Local traffic will be permitted, and barricades and signage will be installed.

It is recommended that motorists traveling in these areas plan for additional commute time, particularly during peak hours such as school arrival and dismissal times.