The streets of Calcasieu Parish will be facing some disruptions as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a full closure of Texas Street in both the northbound, and southbound directions. The affected stretch is from College Street to Prien Lake Road, with the closure set to kick off on Monday, September 22, and is expected to last until October 17, as reported by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
This temporary inconvenience is chalked up to crucial subsurface drainage repairs that need to be executed at the intersection of College Street and Texas Street. The details of the closure and the reason behind it were outlined in a public announcement by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development on Monday.
For drivers in the area, detour routes have been established to facilitate the flow of traffic and minimize the disruption. Southbound motorists on Texas Street are directed to head east on Prien Lake Road, south on Fifth Ave., then west on College Street to bypass the closure. Alternatively, they can take Prien Lake Road west, journey south on Enterprise Blvd., and then proceed east on College Street. Northbound travelers are advised to venture east on College Street, travel north on Fifth Ave. to Prien Lake Road, or take College Street west, then north on Enterprise Blvd. before rejoining Prien Lake Road, as detailed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has urged motorists to stay alert and abide by the detour signs. They have made clear their commitment to ensuring the safety of the traveling public during this construction period. For those seeking more information, the department's full statement can be accessed on their official website, which provides additional details on the scheduled road closures and detours.
