UPDATE - ALL LANES OPEN: DOTD to extend turn lane on US 371 in Dixie Inn, Webster Parish
Tuesday, June 01, 2021 at 10:25:29 AM

UPDATE - ALL LANES OPEN: DOTD to extend turn lane on US 371 in Dixie Inn, Webster Parish


(UPDATE 6/1/2021): DOTD advises motorists that all lanes are now open as part of the project to extend the turn lane referenced below on US 371 in Dixie Inn, Webster Parish.

Please be aware that the contractor may remain on site completing some final work items, so travel safely and be on the lookout for crews and equipment.
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Original notification (4/9/2021):

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists the northbound left turn lane on US 371 at the intersection with US 80 in Dixie Inn, Webster Parish will soon be extended to allow for additional vehicle capacity and improved safety.

This is the left turn lane from US 371 northbound onto US 80 westbound, just north of I-20.

This project will require intermittent lane closures at this intersection beginning on Monday, April 12, 2021 in order to allow the contractor to work safely. Motorists should be aware of the active construction once it begins and drive with caution through the work zone.

When complete, the northbound left turn lane will be extended approximately 100 feet, allowing additional room for more vehicles to utilize the turn lane and avoid backing up into the travel lane.

The entire $300,000 project is anticipated to be complete in late Summer 2021, 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 construction zone.

Additional information:

Visit www.511la.org or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at wwwsp.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

(Map indicates location of left turn lane to be extended on US 371 at US 80 in Dixie Inn, Webster Parish).