UPDATE - DOTD announces project to provide concrete pavement repairs on routes in Caddo, Bossier Parishes

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:01:57 PM

(UPDATE 6/15/2026): DOTD advises motorists that work will soon begin on the next location as part of the ongoing $1.6 million project to provide concrete pavement repairs on several routes in Caddo & Bossier Parishes.

Beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, weather permitting, the contractor will mobilize on LA 3032 eastbound (Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy) between the Red River Bridge and US 71 (Barksdale Blvd) in Bossier City.

Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures during non-peak travel times to allow construction activities to progress safely and efficiently. These repairs on LA 3036 are anticipated to take approx. one (1) week to complete, depending on weather conditions.

Drivers are reminded that work is still also being conducted on LA 3194 (MLK Drive) and LA 3036 (N. Common St) in Shreveport as part of this project.

Please see below for previous updates and additional information on the project.

Concrete pavement repairs on LA 3194 (MLK Dr) in Shreveport.

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Previous update:

(UPDATE 6/5/2026): DOTD advises motorists that work will soon begin on the next location as part of the ongoing $1.6 million project to provide concrete pavement repairs on several routes in Caddo & Bossier Parishes.

Beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026, weather permitting, the contractor will mobilize on LA 3036 (N. Common) to kick off pavement repairs between Ford Street and N. Market Street in Shreveport.

Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures to allow construction activities to progress safely and efficiently. These repairs on LA 3036 are anticipated to take approx. two (2) weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions.

Drivers are reminded that work is also still being conducted on LA 3194 (MLK Drive) in north Shreveport, anticipated through Friday, June 19th.

Please see below for previous updates and additional information on the project.

Concrete pavement repairs on LA 3194 (MLK Drive) in Shreveport.

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Previous update:

(UPDATE 5/29/2026): DOTD advises motorists that crews will be moving to the next location as part of the ongoing $1.6 million project to provide concrete pavement repairs on several routes in Caddo & Bossier Parishes.

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, there will be intermittent lane closures on LA 3194 (Martin Luther King Drive) in Shreveport between N. Market. St. and Hilry Huckaby III Drive. These lane closures are necessary to allow crews to remove damaged areas of concrete and replace with new material.

At this time, there will be no futher lane closures on LA 3 (Benton Rd) as part of this project. DOTD will issue another update with any additional information for that route.

Any previously permitting oversized loads will be accommodated through the work zone.

Please see below previous updates for additional information about the project.
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Previous update:

(UPDATE 5/6/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the concrete pavement repairs on LA 511 (70th St.) and LA 523 (Line Ave./Ellerbe Rd) in Caddo Parish are complete as part of this ongoing $1.6 million project. No futher lane closures will be necessary on those routes.

Work continues on LA 526 (Bert Kouns) between 70th Street and Youree Drive in Shreveport, and will be starting soon on LA 3 in Bossier Parish, where drivers should expect intermittent lane closures as noted in the previous update below.

Once concrete pavement repairs are complete on all routes included in the project (listed in original notification below), the roadways will receive permanent striping, which should have minimal impact to traffic.

LA 523 concrete pavement repairs in Shreveport.

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Previous update:

(UPDATE 5/5/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the contractor is nearing completion of the concrete pavement repairs on LA 526 (Bert Kouns) in Shreveport, and will be moving on to the next location included in the project.

Beginning Monday, May 11, 2026, crews will mobilize on LA 3 (Benton Road) in Bossier City to begin the process of removing damaged sections of roadway and replacing with new concrete. Work will be taking place between Viking Drive and Cash Point Road.

The majority of the work will take place on the northbound side of LA 3, with some repairs taking place in the concrete section on the southbound side closer to Viking Drive.

Intermittent lane closures will be necessary to allow these construction activities to progress safely and efficiently. Please pay attention to advance warning signage and adhere to the posted speed limit.

The entire project (all routes) is anticipated to be complete in Fall 2026, weather and other factors permitting.

LA 526 (Bert Kouns) concrete pavement repairs in Shreveport.

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Previous update:

(UPDATE 4/6/2026): DOTD advises motorists that work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 13, 2026 on the next location as part of the ongoing project to provide concrete pavement repairs on several routes in Caddo & Bossier Parishes.

The contractor is planning to mobilize on LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) to begin removing damaged areas of roadway, and re-pouring new concrete at certain locations. The limits of this area are between LA 511 (70th St) and Kingston Rd. in Shreveport.

Intermittent lane closures will be necessary to allow these construction activities to progress safely and efficiently.

Motorists are also advised to keep in mind that work is also still taking place along LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) near LA 3132 as part of this project.

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Previous update:

(UPDATE 3/31/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the concrete pavement repairs along LA 511 (E. 70th St) in Shreveport are nearing completion, and the contractor for the project is preparing to move to the next location.

Beginning Monday, April 6, 2026, crews will mobilize to LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) as listed in the original notification below to begin the repairs to that section of roadway.

Motorists should be prepared for intermittent lane closures as part of these construction activities, though major impacts to traffic are not expected.

Please travel with extreme caution through the work zone, eliminating distractions and watching for crews and equipment.

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Original notification - 3/12/2026:

CADDO/BOSSIER PARISHES – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a $1.6 million project to provide concrete pavement repairs on several routes in both Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

Work on the project is anticipated to begin on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and includes removal of damaged concrete panels and replacement with new concrete, full-depth repairs to address the roadway base at specified locations, new roadway striping, and related work.

Routes included in the project:

- LA 3 (Benton Rd) from Viking Dr. to Cash Point Rd. in Bossier Parish
- LA 3032 (Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy) Bridge eastbound over the Red River
- LA 3036 (N. Common St) from LA 173 (Ford St) to US 71 (N. Market St) in Caddo Parish
- LA 511 (70th St) from Dixie Meadows Rd. to LA 1 (Youree Dr) in Caddo Parish
- LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) from E. 85th St. to LA 526 (E. Bert Kouns) in Caddo Parish
- LA 3194 (MLK Jr. Drive) from US 71 (N. Market St) to LA 173 (Hilry Huckaby) in Caddo Parish
- LA 526 (Bert Kouns) from LA 511 (70th St) to Kingston Rd. in Caddo Parish

The contractor plans to begin work on the LA 511 (70th Street) route, which will require alternating lane closures to allow for construction to progress safely and efficiently. Motorists should drive with caution, and be aware that they might encounter work crews in various locations.

DOTD will issue another update when construction activities move to the next location in the project.

The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in Fall 2026, weather and other factors permitting.

This project is made possible through funding allocated by House Bill 406 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session.

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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