DOTD to convert LA 546 @ LA 151 (Caples Rd) intersection in Ouachita Parish to ALL-WAY stop
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8:36:34 AM
DOTD to convert LA 546 @ LA 151 (Caples Rd) intersection in Ouachita Parish to ALL-WAY stop
OUACHITA PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces plans to improve safety at an intersection south of Calhoun in Ouachita Parish.
The intersection of LA 546 and LA 151/Caples Rd near West Ouachita High School in the community of Cadeville will be converted to an ALL-WAY stop.
This new traffic configuration will go into effect on Sunday, January 4, 2026, weather permitting.
The intersection is currently a two-way stop controlled intersection. The northbound and southbound approaches along LA 151 (Caples Road) are currently controlled by stop signs. After the modification, the eastbound and westbound approaches along LA 546 will also be required to stop.
In conjunction with this change, rumble strips and additional signage will be installed along LA 546 to increase driver compliance with the new stop condition. Additionally, the overhead beacon will be upgraded to flash red on all approaches to alert motorists of the requirement to stop.
This change comes as the result of a traffic engineering study conducted by DOTD. This study analyzed traffic data and crash history, as well as possible countermeasures that could be implemented to potentially improve safety at the intersection.
The recommendation of that study was to convert the intersection to an ALL-WAY stop condition. Studies have shown that converting a two-way stop controlled intersection to an ALL-WAY stop has the potential to reduce crashes at certain locations.
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
DOTD Public Information Officer
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
Intersection of LA 546 @ LA 151 in Ouachita Parish to be converted to ALL-WAY stop to enhance safety.
Graphic indicates how to properly navigate an ALL-WAY (4-way) stop intersection.
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