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UPDATE: Alternating lane closures on US 171 NB, SB over Calcasieu River (MP 3.5) - Calcasieu Parish

Tuesday, October 05, 2021 at 2:10:20 PM

UPDATE: Alternating lane closures on US 171 NB, SB over Calcasieu River (MP 3.5) - Calcasieu Parish

UPDATE: This closure has been extended to Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 8:00am to 3:00pm in the southbound direction only.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that US 171 northbound and southbound over Calcasieu River (MP 3.5) will have alternating lane closures on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

The lane closures are necessary for cleaning of the bridge deck. Work will begin in the northbound direction and once completed, crews will move to the southbound lanes.

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