🚧 Forward-Thinking Infrastructure in South Lake Charles

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has been clear in its priorities:

• improve connectivity
• enhance safety
• prepare South Lake Charles for continued growth

 

 

The Ham Reid Road Extension Project is the next step in turning these priorities into reality.

 

Fenstermaker is proud to support CPPJ and Louisiana DOTD in delivering infrastructure that:

 

• Advances a vital east–west corridor, connecting Lake Street to Big Lake Road, easing congestion, and linking neighborhoods, businesses, and schools.
• Improves safety with roundabouts designed to keep traffic moving and reduce the likelihood of severe crashes.
• Delivers resilient drainage with stormwater ponds, subsurface piping, and energy dissipation features that filter runoff and reduce flood risk.
• Expands mobility with ADA-compliant sidewalks, bike-friendly shoulders, and pedestrian connectivity.
• Integrates green infrastructure with paved gutters and landscaped stormwater features that manage runoff while enhancing corridor character.

 

From drainage design to completed roadway, our engineers are honored to contribute technical expertise that helps bring CPPJ’s leadership to life. And with Phase II underway, the momentum continues—extending Ham Reid Road even further to deepen connections across South Lake Charles.

 

“This project is about more than pavement—it’s about strengthening quality of life and raising the bar for road construction in South Lake Charles. It’s been a real privilege to work alongside the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on a project that will serve this community for generations.”

—Austin Doucet, P.E., Manager, Engineer

 

The Ham Reid Road Extension shows how forward-thinking leadership, paired with strong engineering execution, can shape the future of Lake Charles—bringing both relief today and resilience for years to come.

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