UPDATE - DOTD announces project to provide concrete panel repairs on section of LA 511 (W. 70th St) in Shreveport
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:39:25 PM
UPDATE - DOTD announces project to provide concrete panel repairs on section of LA 511 (W. 70th St) in Shreveport
(UPDATE 5/6/2026): DOTD announces that all concrete pavement repairs are now complete as part of the ongoing project to repair a section of LA 511 (W. 70th St.) from Jewella Ave. to Mansfield Rd. in Shreveport.
Upcoming work includes the application of permanent roadway striping, which is weather dependent and not anticipated to have any major impacts to traffic (brief, intermittent lane closures only).
We appreciate the patience of the traveling public while this work was underway.
This project is made possible by the supplemental $7 million from the Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Fund received by each DOTD District (HB 461).
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Previous update:
(UPDATE 2/20/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the below referenced project is now scheduled to start during the week of Monday, February 23, 2026. All other information related to the project remains the same.
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Original notification - 2/11/2026:
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a $692,698 project to provide concrete panel repairs on a portion of LA 511 (W 70th Street) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.
Construction on the project will take place from Jewella Avenue to US 171 (Mansfield Road), and is anticipated to begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Work includes the removal and replacement of damaged concrete panels along LA 511, an investment that will vastly improve the service life of the roadway and driving experience along this busy stretch of road.
Intermittent lane closures will necessary while construction is underway, in both the inside and outside lanes (though efforts will be made to alternate the lanes and directions to reduce delays to motorists).
The project is anticipated to wrap up in May 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
This project is made possible by the supplemental $7 million from the Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Fund received by each DOTD District (HB 461).
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
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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