Lateral Lane is open with the only work remaining is replacing signage. The project began at 6 a.m. June 11 and the road was closed to thru-traffic. Regional Construction won the contract at a price of $938,988. The project is funded through a partnership between Natchitoches Parish Government and Cane River Waterway. Lateral Lane is a connecting road between Fish Hatchery Road and La. Hwy.1 South. The finishing work was done last week.