Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is inviting members of the public to an open house meeting offering information about the Public Private Partnership (P3) proposal for the I-10 Widening project in the Cities of Lake Charles and Westlake (State Project no. H.003931).
The upcoming gathering will feature two parts, beginning with an open house session between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Area residents are welcome to drop in at their convenience during this time to learn more about the project. During the open house session, attendees will have the opportunity to experience a continuous multi-media presentation and speak with representatives from the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) who will be stationed at various locations to answer questions and discuss project-related issues.
Following the open house session, a panel question and answer (Q&A) session will take place. Questions can be submitted during the open house and will be read to the panel by a moderator. The panel session will begin after the open house and will conclude promptly at 7 pm.
Lake Charles and Westlake Public Private Partnership I-10 Widening Project Schedule:
Thursday, August 31, 2023
4:00 pm – 7:00 p.m.
Lake Charles Civic Center
Contraband Room
900 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
LADOTD is also making the presentation available online on DOTD’s website by September 1st.
Residents have the opportunity to provide their input on the matter either verbally or in writing during the meeting. Alternatively, residents may also submit written comments through mail or email to DOTD using the provided addresses.
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Environmental Engineer Administrator, Section 28
P.O. Box 94245
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245
Email address: [email protected]
Written comments should be received by Thursday, September 7, 2023, in order to be considered in the meeting documentation.
In the event that you require special assistance due to a disability to attend the public meeting, please contact DOTD at least five business days prior to the meeting via telephone at 225.242.4502 or email at [email protected].