Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) has announced that an alternating lane closure will take place on US 171 (Martin Luther King Highway) in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on October 17, 2024. The closure, scheduled to last from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., will occur between Moeling Street and US 90 (Fruge Street).

According to LADOTD, the closure is necessary to allow work crews to perform roadway borings for an upcoming project. Roadway borings, also known as ground borings, are a common technique used to collect data on the condition of the soil and underlying rock layers beneath a road. This information is crucial for engineers to design and construct safe and durable roads.

Motorists can expect delays during the closure period, as traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction. LaDOTD advises drivers to plan ahead and allow for extra time to reach their destinations. The department will have traffic control measures in place to guide drivers through the affected area.