PROJECT UPDATE: US 171 (Hearne Ave) overlay project, Caddo Parish
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 12:50:31 PM
PROJECT UPDATE: US 171 (Hearne Ave) overlay project, Caddo Parish
SHREVEPORT, La. – The ongoing $9.6 million project to significantly improve a portion of US 171 (Hearne Ave) in Shreveport is in the final stages of construction, with motorists now driving on a smooth, new roadway surface.
Permanent roadway striping is in the process of being installed along the 4.6 mile project length, from LA 3132 to US 80. A large portion of the permanent striping is in place, with upcoming operations to include numerous crosswalks and stop bars at traffic signals.
The following intersections will be striped with pedestrian crosswalks as part of this project:
- Hearne Ave @ LA 511 (W. 70th St.)
- Hearne Ave @ Sunnybrook Dr.
- Hearne Ave @ Waggoner St.
- Hearne Ave @ Hollywood Ave.
- Hearne Ave @ Morningside Dr.
- Hearne Ave @ I-20 eastbound off-ramp
- Hearne Ave @ Kings Hwy (x2)
- Hearne Ave @ US 80 (Greenwood Rd)
DOTD appreciates the community’s patience during construction, and strongly encourages motorists to continue driving with caution through the work zone. Please be on the lookout for slow-moving vehicles at various intersections as striping operations advance.
As long as weather conditions permit, these operations will continue along the project length, with an anticipated completion of mid-November 2026.
This project was made possible by funding from the Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Fund (LTIF) allocated by the state legislature.
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.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
*images attached: Hearne Ave. overlay project in Shreveport
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