H.002622 Arkansas Road - Traffic Pattern
Monday, August 12, 2019 at 12:28:15 PM
Traffic pattern change to take place on Arkansas Road (LA 616) in Ouachita Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that construction on the roundabouts of the Arkansas Road (LA 616) widening project in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish is progressing. Four signalized intersections are being replaced with roundabouts to significantly improve traffic flow and safety through the corridor.
Work on the roundabouts at the intersections of Warren Drive and Kiroli Road on LA 616 is anticipated to be complete no later than August 22, 2019.
Once work at those intersections is completed, motorists should be aware that the traffic pattern will be shifted from a signalized intersection to a roundabout.
If you’ve never driven through a roundabout, now is a great time to learn! Be sure to click the link below to a video that guides you through the easy process of maneuvering a roundabout. The link under general instruction contains helpful hints.
General video:
https://youtu.be/8UE3ArX5cj8
General Instruction:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Engineering/Traffic_Engineering/Roundabouts/Roundabout%20Info%20and%20Instructions.pdf
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 construction zone.
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-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