DOTD Announces $3.8M Pavement Preservation Project on La. 178 in St. Landry Parish
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:20:05 AM
St. Landry Parish, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Thursday, September 18, 2025, construction will begin on a $3.8 million project that will include a 2.457-mile section of La. 178. The project begins at the west junction of La. 182 and ends at the east junction of La. 182.
PROJECT SCOPE
The project will include clearing and grubbing, drainage structures, milling asphalt concrete, pavement patching, lime treatment, in-place cement treated subgrade and base, pavement patching , asphalt concrete and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
The work is expected to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
The roadway will be reduced to one lane during working hours with unpaved surfacing. Drivers can expect minimal delays. A pilot vehicle will be used to help facilitate traffic.
Emergency vehicles will have access through this area but may encounter delays.
The project is estimated for completion in February 2026.
SAFETY REMINDER
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
DOTD TRAVEL RESOURCES
DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.
- MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
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