The University Lakes Restoration Project team reminds the public that beginning June 4, 2025, May Street will be closed to all traffic between Dalrymple Drive and East Lakeshore Drive. This applies to vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
REIMAGINE THE
LAKES
Exciting changes are coming to
the University Lakes System.
A partnership between LSU and
state and local partners is working
to create a more sustainable lakes system through ambitious environmental restoration that will also add tremendous recreational value for all people of Baton Rouge.
Dam Release at May Street | July 2, 2025
What's Happening at the Lakes?
Phase 1
Dredging in City Park Lake and Lake Erie is nearly complete! Shoreline seeding and landscaping have been installed, and we’re excited to see a vibrant burst of color this spring.
Work on May Street has resumed after a brief pause for additional geotechnical analysis.
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Phase 2A
Progress continues in University Lake. Dredging and shoreline landscaping in College Lake wrapped up in 2025. Dredging in the northern half of University Lake is on track to finish this summer, and shoreline landscaping is already underway.
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Phase 2B
Dredging of the southern half of University Lake began in early 2025 and is scheduled for completion this summer.
Campus Lake
Raking is complete, drainage improvements are in progress, and dredging is set to begin later this year.
Dam release at May Street - July 2, 2025
Dam prior to release at May Street
Dam release at May Street
Lake Erie aerial view
Dam prior to release at May Street
