SPEED LIMIT CHANGE – LA 3 from Wemple Road to Burt Blvd. in Bossier Parish
Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 10:59:09 AM

SPEED LIMIT CHANGE – LA 3 from Wemple Road to Burt Blvd. in Bossier Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that a speed limit reduction has been implemented on LA 3 (Benton Road) from its intersection with Wemple Road to just south of its intersection with Burt Boulevard in Bossier Parish.

The speed limit has been changed from 65 mph to 55 mph along this corridor.

The reduction is a result of a traffic study of the LA 3 corridor from Wemple Road to the Town of Benton.

DOTD urges motorists to drive with caution.

Alternate Route: N/A

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