Lake Charles, Louisiana - A lane closure is scheduled to take place on US 171 Southbound in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the right lane of US 171 Southbound will be closed from Fitzenreiter Road to Hagan Street, spanning from milepost 2.6 to milepost 2.3.
The closure is necessary to allow crews to perform milling work. Milling is a process used to remove the top layer of asphalt from a road surface, which helps to create a smooth surface for new asphalt to be laid. This process is a crucial step in maintaining the condition of roads and ensuring driver safety.
Motorists traveling on US 171 Southbound should expect delays and are advised to plan their route accordingly.
The closure will take place on November 13, but the exact timing and duration of the closure were not available at the time this was published.