Mayor Simeon says Enterprise Boulevard drainage project is wrapping up as street repairs continue

Mayor Marshall Simeon said the multi-year drainage and repair project on Enterprise Boulevard is wrapping up and highlighted a package of street and infrastructure work across Lake Charles.

"I'm pleased to announce that the multi-year Enterprise Boulevard's drainage improvements and repair project is wrapping up," Simeon said, noting the project included drainage, sidewalk and roadway improvements between 12th Street and Broad Street that he said strengthen infrastructure and improve safety and accessibility for residents, businesses and visitors.

The mayor also outlined planned asphalt overlays for North Gray Street, Cessford Street, Vine Street, Bayou Road, North Railroad Avenue and Pithon Street, saying the work will provide safer, smoother roadways across Lake Charles. Construction on phase one of the new Public Works Administration building on Broad Street is nearing completion, Simeon added, and is intended to modernize the Public Works campus and provide a safer location for employees during severe weather.

Residents are invited to a community meeting on Thursday, June 25, to learn more about reconstruction plans for West Sallier Street from Marine Street to Lake Street. Simeon said that reconstruction will be done in conjunction with the Nelson Road Bridge extension project and that the meeting will present project details and an opportunity to ask questions as plans move forward.

The mayor framed the items as part of long-term hurricane recovery and resiliency work, saying the improvements will help the city deliver critical services when residents need them most.