UPDATE: LA 397 (E. Ward Line Road) Lane Reduction – Lake Charles - Calcasieu Parish
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1:17:39 PM
UPDATE: LA 397 (E. Ward Line Road) Lane Reduction – Lake Charles - Calcasieu Parish

UPDATE: This closure has been postponed to Monday, December 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.


LA 397 (E. Ward Line Road) will have intermittent single lane closures for a short period of time on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing (MP 16.9). The location is between US 90 (Fruge St) and LA 3020 (Opelousas St) just South of Interstate 10.

The lane reduction is necessary for Union Pacific (UP) Railroad & DOTD to perform crossing repairs.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and equipment.