DOTD Announces New Lane Closures On Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy

Back in March of this year, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced the start of a $1.6 million project to make a number of concrete pavement repairs at several locations throughout Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

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The announced locations for repair work included:

• LA 3 (Benton Rd) from Viking Dr. to Cash Point Rd. in Bossier Parish
• LA 3032 (Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy) Bridge eastbound over the Red River
• LA 3036 (N. Common St) from LA 173 (Ford St) to US 71 (N. Market St) in Caddo Parish
• LA 511 (70th St) from Dixie Meadows Rd. to LA 1 (Youree Dr) in Caddo Parish
• LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) from E. 85th St. to LA 526 (E. Bert Kouns) in Caddo Parish
• LA 3194 (MLK Jr. Drive) from US 71 (N. Market St) to LA 173 (Hilry Huckaby) in Caddo Parish
• LA 526 (Bert Kouns) from LA 511 (70th St) to Kingston Rd. in Caddo Parish

Work on the vast majority of these locations has already been completed, or is in progress now, and it would appear crews are ahead of the estimated Fall 2026 project completion.

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That said, DOTD has just advised the next phase of this project will begin Monday, June 22, when the contractor will mobilize on LA 3032 eastbound (Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy) between the Red River Bridge and US 71 (Barksdale Blvd) in Bossier City.

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Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures during non-peak travel times to allow construction activities to progress safely and efficiently. These repairs on LA 3036 are anticipated to take approximately one week, depending on weather conditions.

Drivers are reminded that work is still also being conducted on LA 3194 (MLK Drive) and LA 3036 (N. Common St) in Shreveport as part of this project.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).

Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.