LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – The City of Lake Charles has provided an update on the ongoing West Prien Lake Road Widening Project.
The project, which is a joint endeavor between the city and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, is on schedule for its original completion date of spring 2025. The project includes:
- The widening of West Prien Lake Road from Cove Lane south to Ihles Road
- A bike path on the west side of the road
- Sidewalks on the east side, as well as
- Major improvements to drainage, water, and sewer infrastructure
Currently, crews are working on widening the West Prien Lake Road north of its intersection with Sale Road, installing new drainage infrastructure, and concrete pavement.
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3 there will be a change in the traffic flow as the southbound lane of West Prien Lake Road, from the Cove Lane Traffic Circle to Henderson Bayou Road, will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic…