Lake Charles Roadwork Alert: Partial Closure on West Prien Lake Road Near the Mall

By Evelina Rivers

Published November 02, 2023

Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a partial closure on West Prien Lake Road, starting Monday, November 13, 2023, at 8:00 AM and ending at 7:00 PM on the same day. The closure is necessary to facilitate roadwork in the area.

The affected area will be the right lane of West Prien Lake Road Eastbound, in front of the Prien Lake Mall, with the closure starting approximately 0.16 miles east of Lake Street and ending around 0.17 miles east of Lake Street. Commuters are advised to plan their routes accordingly and expect delays during this time.

The roadwork being conducted is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the area, aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency for motorists. The DOTD urges drivers to exercise caution and follow any detour signs or instructions provided by traffic personnel in the area.

Follow this link to view a live traffic map of Southwest Louisiana.

SWLA Week Ahead: Oct. 19–25, 2026

Early voting opens Tuesday. The Great Pumpkin Trail runs all week at Tuten Park. Saturday packs in LCFD Family Day, a workshop with Dr. Ralph Martin, and the SPAR Boo Bash — and Sunday closes the week with the CalcaChew Festival. Calcasieu Parish Early voting starts...

read more

Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1

Vinton, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone...

read more