UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 146 over Caney Creek near Homer, Claiborne Parish
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:30:47 PM
UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 146 over Caney Creek near Homer, Claiborne Parish (UPDATE 7/17/2025): DOTD advises motorists that the work to install permanent cross drain pipes on LA 146 over Caney Creek in Claiborne Parish is now complete, and the roadway has been REOPENED.
DOTD appreciates the community's patience and understanding while this work was underway. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Original notification - 7/8/2025:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, July 14, 2025, LA 146 over Caney Creek near Homer in Claiborne Parish will be closed.
This road closure is necessary to allow DOTD crews to install permanent cross drain pipes at this location, with the roadway anticipated to be reopened by Friday, July 18, 2025.
Temporary pipes were previously installed in order to be able to reopen the roadway while the permanent materials were being ordered. The installation of these permanent pipes will ensure continued seamless travel and maintain reliable connectivity along this route.
Asphalt paving operations will also take place in the coming weeks in order to re-pave the roadway at this location.
As always, DOTD appreciates the patience and understanding of the community.
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. 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 Public Information Officer Shreveport-Bossier District (318) 549-8402 [email protected]

LA 146 over Caney Creek near Homer in Claiborne Parish
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