With 4th of July Festivities quickly approaching, Lake End Park has shown to be a popular destination for everyone to enjoy for their celebrations. The City of Morgan City’s Lake Jam will once again be held on the Lake End Parkway, which is the extension near the Judges Stand, beginning at 3:00 pm, on the 4th of July. The parkway boat ramp will be closed during the event to the public. Other boat ramps such as Lake End Park will need to be utilized to access Lake Palourde. City officials say it will be a fun-filled day with bands and food trucks for everyone to enjoy.
The evening will conclude with the annual 4th of July Fireworks display which will begin at 9:00 pm. Due to the large amount of traffic expected that will be congested in this area, Chief Chad M. Adams and the Morgan City Police Department have developed a traffic plan that will utilize contraflow.
At the conclusion of the fireworks display, LA 70 will be converted to contraflow at the main gate of the Lake End Park at Fig Street. Officers with the Morgan City Police Department with the assistance of the Morgan City Fire Department will be positioned throughout the route to flow traffic out of this area in the most efficient way possible.
At 8:45 pm, all northbound traffic on LA 70 at Veterans Blvd going towards Lake End Park will be shut down. The Morgan City Police Department said, “We want everyone to understand that the fireworks start promptly at 9:00 pm, so if you plan on viewing them at the Lake End Park or the Lake End Parkway get there early. If you arrive after the time the road will be closed, you will not be able to access these areas and will turned around. This will give appropriate time to clear LA 70 for contraflow to take place.”
After the fireworks have concluded, all traffic exiting the Lake End Parkway will exit the assigned gate into the southbound lane of LA 70 going into Morgan City. Motorists who are heading northbound towards Stephensville, will be able to do so as contraflow does not begin until the main gate of Lake End Park, located on LA 70 at Fig Street. All traffic exiting the parkway will hold the right lane of travel until past Oschner St. Mary, where they will either be able to continue straight to Sixth Street or turn left on Ninth Street.
All traffic exiting the main gate of the Lake End Park at LA 70 and Fig Street will be directed to the northbound, lefthand lane, of travel and head southbound. Officials said it is important that everyone hold this lane of travel until reaching Victor II Blvd. Once reaching Victor II Blvd, traffic will be directed to turn left on Victor II. No traffic will be able to utilize Fig Street.
Chief Adams and the Morgan City Police Department added, “We ask that everyone please be patient and courteous to fellow motorists as we try to clear the area as safely and efficiently as possible. Please expect delays and properly plan with an early arrival. Please do not go around any barricades that will be blocking side streets. Please follow all instructions from officers with the Morgan City Police Department, and personnel with the Morgan City Fire Department. Please hold the lane of travel until directed otherwise by officers through this route.
We hope everyone will have a Happy and Safe 4th of July celebration. Remember if you plan on partaking in the consumption of alcoholic beverages, please have a sober designated driver.
Stay Safe!!!!”
