Mystery Solved: Why Police Are on Lakeshore Drive Every Morning

Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - If you've driven down Lakeshore Drive early in the morning, you've probably noticed two police officers directing traffic and wondered what was going on. Curiosity got the best of me, so I stopped and asked.

Get our free mobile app

Police on Lakeshore Drive

It turns out the officers are there to help buses safely exit the parking areas near Pine and Pryce streets. The buses transport workers heading south to construction and operations sites in Cameron, Louisiana, at the LNG facilities.

With dozens of buses leaving during the morning rush, officers assist with traffic flow and help keep commuters moving safely along one of Lake Charles' busiest routes. But hold on, it's not just Lake Charles that has these police officers helping with traffic flow.

Read More: Worst Intersections In Lake Charles For Drivers

I posted on Facebook about this and started getting comments from other locations across Calcasieu Parish that are doing the same thing.

Traffic Locations in Calcasieu Parish Where Police Are Assisting With Traffic For Bus Transportation For LNG Plant Workers

Lakeshore Drive in Lake Charles between Pine and Pryce streets

Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles

Hwy 14/Hwy 397 in East Lake Charles

Hwy 14 and Hwy 397

Hwy 14/Hwy 27 in Holmwood, Louisiana 

Holmwood Louisiana

Legion Street in Lake Charles by Chennault

Legion Street, Lake Charles

Walker Road and Highway 27 South in Carlyss, Louisiana

Carylss, Louisiana

So there you have it, another local mystery solved. No conspiracy, no secret operation, just officers helping workers get to their jobs safely and efficiently.