DOTD, state-funded project to kick-off on La. 95 in Acadia Parish
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11:43:49 AM
ACADIA PARISH, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday, October 13, 2025, construction will begin on a $5.6 million state-funded project that will include a 4.45-mile section of La. 95 from La. 365 to 0.55 miles south of La. 178.
PROJECT SCOPE
The project will include drainage structures, milling asphalt pavement, pavement patching, fiberglass reinforced paving mat, asphalt concrete overlay and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work is expected to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Drivers should expect delays, as intermittent lane closures will be required to perform the work. The road will be open to regular traffic with a 13-foot maximum lane restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone.
Emergency vehicles will have access through this area but may encounter delays.
The project is estimated for completion in June 2026.
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.
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).
Media Contact Deidra Druilhet Public Information Officer [email protected] 337-262-6133
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