ROAD CLOSURE: Blanchard Furrh Road in Caddo Parish
Friday, January 19, 2018 at 3:28:06 PM

ROAD CLOSURE: Blanchard Furrh Road in Caddo Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning Monday, January 29, 2018 at 7:00 a.m., the eastbound and westbound lanes of Blanchard Furrh Road between N. Lakeshore Drive and LA 173 (Shreveport Blanchard Hwy) in Caddo Parish will be closed.

This closure is necessary for the removal and replacement of a bridge on Blanchard Furrh Rd. and is anticipated to last approximately 4 months, with progress dependent on weather conditions.

Alternate Route: Blanchard Furrh Road is a parish roadway and any alternate route will be determined by the Caddo Parish Public Works Dept.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

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.

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

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). 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
District 04
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov