What’s going on with May Street? Local residents and commuters passing by the LSU Lakes might have noticed that the street that runs between the lakes is closed and the way home might be a little longer.
This work is part of Phase 1 of the University Lakes restoration project at LSU, which has been ongoing since 2023. The project originated from the 2016 master planning process sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, which called for path improvements and the deepening and preservation of the six man-made lakes near LSU.
The May Street Project has been contracted out to Brown Industrial Construction. As of June 4, it has officially begun construction on May Street. The street is expected to remain closed through August 2026…