Starting Monday, August 18, drivers moving through Calcasieu Parish will need to adjust their evening routines. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has stated there will be alternating lane closures on both LA 378 (Sampson Street) and Horseshoe Boulevard. These closures will occur from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly and are scheduled to run through Friday, August 29, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Detailed plans shared by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development indicate that flagging operations will to actively be in place at the intersection of Sampson St. and Horseshoe Blvd. to guide motorists. Commuters in the area should prepare for slower traffic and possible delays during these hours. In a statement, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development emphasizes the importance of safety while navigating the construction zone. They advise drivers "to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment."
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development extends gratitude for the public's patience during these improvement efforts and reminds everyone that safety should be the utmost priority. "DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment," they reiterate.
