US 171 Between US 90 and Opelousas St Southbound Right Lane Closure in Lake Charles April 5, 2019
US 171 Between US 90 and Opelousas St Southbound Right Lane Closure in Lake Charles April 5, 2019
US 171 Southbound right lane, between US 90 (Fruge St) and LA 3020 (Opelousas St), will be closed Friday, April 5, 2019, between 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
The closure is necessary for bridge inspection.
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through work zones and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
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