UPDATE – PROJECT COMPLETE: LA 3276 (Stonewall-Frierson Rd), DeSoto Parish
DOTD announces that the project to repair LA 3276 (Stonewall-Frierson Rd.) in DeSoto Parish is now complete, with construction on the project finishing approximately 3 months ahead of schedule.
This project utilized an innovative technology to repair the base of the roadway, installing grid-like material filled with stone called Geocell in order to provide structural reinforcement for load support. This was a critical component of this project, as LA 3276 is a 4.6 mile long busy connector route between I-49 and US 171 in the Town of Stonewall, and is heavily traveled by 18-wheelers.
The $15 million project included base repair, full-depth patching, asphalt paving, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, and permanent signage and striping installation.
DOTD and the contractor, Earnest Contracting, LLC, worked to ensure accessibility was maintained throughout the project, while managing the flow of approximately 9,000 vehicles per day on average that travel LA 3276. The roadway is situated in a rapidly growing area of DeSoto Parish, with numerous residential and commercial development located along the route.
As always, DOTD thanks the community for its patience and understanding during the construction process, and reminds drivers to operate their vehicles responsibly and safely.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional 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 Twitter pages.
Contact information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
LA 3276 repair project complete in DeSoto Parish. (Photo source: DOTD)
LA 3276 repair project complete in DeSoto Parish. (Photo source: DOTD)