Merryville Walk-In Cooler, Refrigeration Trailer and Emergency Cold Storage for Rent or Lease

Construction Plans for LA 385 in Calcasieu Parish

DOTD outlined turn-lane improvements at LA 385 in Calcasieu Parish in a notice dated November 13, 2020. A business arranging delivery of portable walk-in coolers would need to factor the work into its access plan.

DOTD described a project or contract value of $150,000.

At Ryan Street and College Street, crews had replaced accessibility ramps and adjusted the left-turn lane to form three northbound lanes. The northbound left-turn lane was already open, while permanent signs were still being installed. DOTD's November update described the work as nearly finished about one month earlier than originally expected.

Thunderstorm Winds Near Merryville on May 25, 2015

On May 25, 2015, strong thunderstorm winds generated a local storm report about 4.51 miles south-southwest of Merryville, in Beauregard Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “A pine tree was snapped along Highway 389 south southwest of Merryville.” For food operators, any accompanying loss of electricity would bring cold storage into the recovery plan.

The entry lists an estimated gust of 50 knots, or roughly 58 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $1,000. The observation was supplied by a National Weather Service storm survey.

Thunderstorm Winds Near Merryville on December 25, 2012

On December 25, 2012, strong thunderstorm winds generated a local storm report in the Merryville area, in Beauregard Parish. NOAA’s event narrative records, “The Beauregard Parish emergency manager reports trees and power lines down in Merryville from a passing storm.” A prolonged interruption would leave food operators checking their stock and arranging portable cold storage where necessary.

The entry lists an estimated gust of 50 knots, or roughly 58 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $2,000. The wider storm episode developed around a cold front described in the regional weather account.

Access Update for LA 378 in Calcasieu Parish

DOTD reported completed work at LA 378 in Calcasieu Parish in an update dated November 10, 2021. The work described in the project record involved resurfacing. The notice put the project value at $597,496. A reopened route can simplify scheduling for refrigerated trailers making commercial food deliveries.

The published limits ran from the I-10 Service Road to the north approach of the Kansas City Southern crossing. Crews also installed a concrete median at the Union Pacific crossing to discourage drivers from going around lowered gate arms.

Construction Plans for I-10 in Calcasieu Parish

DOTD outlined road widening and road work at I-10 in Calcasieu Parish in a notice dated January 8, 2020. The notice put the project value at $45.5 million. For food businesses expecting deliveries into cold storage, the construction schedule would be part of route planning.

The published limits ran from just west of the LA 108 interchange (Exit 23) to the I-210 interchange (Exit 25). The announced start was January 13, 2020. The notice included lane closures during the work. The published completion target was Summer 2021, subject to the project schedule.

Tornado Near Neale on April 7, 2018

A severe-weather report was logged about 4.84 miles north of Neale on April 7, 2018 after a tornado affected the area. The local account states, “Seth Cole Road had a large tree|and power lines were downed.” The utility damage also carried a practical concern for food operators: walk-in coolers depend on reliable electrical service.

The tornado was rated EF1. Its recorded path extended 7.94 miles, with a maximum width of 1000 yards. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $150,000. The wider storm episode developed around a cold front described in the regional weather account.