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UPDATE: US 165 & LA 139 Prep To Stop Beacons
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 8:00:08 AM

Update: 9/2/2025 - Construction has been completed on this project.


Update: 8/4/2025 - Construction continues on this project.

Update: 7/1/2025 - Construction continues on this project.

Update: 6/2/2025 - Construction continues on this project.
Update: 5/1/2025 - Construction continues on this project.
Update: 4/1/2025 - Construction continues on this project.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a project to install prepare to stop beacons on US 165 & LA 139. The $1.1 million project began work on November 18, 2024.

The construction is located in the vicinity of various intersections along Route US 165. From its intersection with Route LA 15 to its intersection with Route LA 2. There is also work to be done in the vicinity of the intersection of Route LA 139 and Route LA 594.

The project includes traffic signalization and related work.

The project is anticipated to be completed in Summer of 2025, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that may impact construction timelines.

This work will be performed 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:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional 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 Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]