Heads up, Lake Charles residents! The commute through town is about to get a little bumpy, but for a good cause. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that starting June 30, much-needed repairs are set to begin on the local drainage system — a project aiming to tightly seal the lid against future water woes. According to DOTD, you can expect to see crews milling about on Broad Street, patching up East College Street, and laying groundwork on Texas Street.
DOTD has released the specifics of the project, which includes a $736,000 price tag — not exactly chump change, but let's hope it will put an end to the perennial puddle problem. The construction will put some squeeze on your daily drives, though, with expected lane closures that might just to temporarily crank up the local traffic jam. Motorists, you're due for a bit of patience during this overhaul, which is scheduled to wrap up by October, weather permitting.
The repair operations will span several locations: milling and overlaying on Broad Street between I-210 and Falconer Street; drainage repairs and pavement patching at the intersection of East College and Texas Street; and more of the same between Kingham Road and 5th Avenue on East College Street. Keep your eyes peeled for those orange cones and flashing message boards – they'll be your guide through the construction chaos.
And while Siema Construction straps on their gear to dive deep into the drainage debacle, safety should not leap casually to the backseat.
