US 171 Lane Closures in Lake Charles October 5
US 171 Lane Closures in Lake Charles October 5
Published October 4, 2021
Lake Charles, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that US 171 northbound and southbound over Calcasieu River (MP 3.5) will have alternating lane closures on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The lane closures are necessary for cleaning the bridge deck. Work will begin in the northbound direction and once completed, crews will move to the southbound lanes.
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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