Walker lane closures start Monday for roundabout work

WALKER - Roundabout construction starts Monday on La. 447 at I-12 as crews close travel lanes to prepare for the new traffic feature.DOTD first announced it was considering a roundabout for the interchange in 2013. Then, the state said ten miles of La. 447 between La. 16 and Keith Street were being evaluated for as many as ten roundabouts, j-turns and further lane widening projects. Specific areas include roundabouts at the entrance to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, at the north and south ends o