Lake Charles, Louisiana - Drivers traveling along LA 385 Northbound in Lake Charles should prepare for extended lane closures as utility work begins this month and continues into early 2026.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has scheduled utility work that will affect the right lane of LA 385 Northbound, also known as Ryan Street, beginning Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The project is set to conclude on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.

The work zone stretches from East Lagrange Street to Eddy Street, creating a partial closure that will restrict traffic to the left lane during active construction hours. Motorists should expect reduced capacity along this corridor during the specified timeframe.

Construction crews will operate on a recurring schedule from Monday through Saturday each week. Lane closures will take effect nightly at 7:00 p.m. and remain in place until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. This schedule allows workers to complete utility installations while minimizing disruption to weekday commuter traffic and keeping roadways fully operational during peak daytime hours.

The right lane closure means vehicles will need to merge left before entering the construction zone. Drivers who regularly use this section of LA 385 Northbound should allow extra travel time and remain alert for construction equipment, workers, and changing traffic patterns.

Weather conditions or unforeseen complications could potentially alter the construction timeline.