DOTD announces project to improve section of LA 1 (Youree Drive) in Shreveport
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:51:41 PM

DOTD announces project to improve section of LA 1 (Youree Drive) in Shreveport


SHREVEPORT - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a project to repair a section of LA 1 (Youree Drive) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, made possible by the additional $7.5 million received by each DOTD region appropriated by the state legislature during fiscal year 2024-2025.

The $3.8 million project will provide full-depth patching, milling and an asphalt overlay on Youree Drive from Stoner Avenue to Southfield Road, approximately 3 miles of improvements along this busy residential and commercial corridor of Shreveport.

Work is anticipated to begin on Monday, February 3, 2025 with the full-depth patching phase of work on the south end of the project near Southfield Road, progressing northward. This will require intermittent lane closures, though as much effort as possible will be made to minimize any inconvenience to the traveling public.

Full-depth patching addresses damaged sections of roadway down to the base to strengthen these sections, and is then followed by milling (removal of old asphalt) and replacement of new layers of asphalt.

Once patching is complete, the contractor will begin milling off the old layers of asphalt, which will also require intermittent lane closures, though special consideration will be given to high volume traffic times such as school drop-off and pick-up along this route.

Notifications will be issued during other interruptions to traffic flow, such as work being conducted at major intersections, via the MyDOTD system.

The entire project is anticipated to be complete in late June 2025, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.

Safety reminder:

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.

Additional information:

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.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov

Map indicates location of asphalt overlay project on LA 1 (Youree Dr.) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.