DOTD announces a $3.16 million project to improve US 190 from the Calcasieu River Bridge to US 165 in Kinder to begin Jan. 14, 2026 – Allen Parish
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:48:39 AM
Allen Parish – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that work on a $3.16 million project to improve US 190 from the Calcasieu River Bridge to US 165 in Kinder is scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Motorists can expect intermittent daily lane closures in both directions of US 190 during daytime hours until the completion of the project. The project is anticipated to be complete by May 2026, weather permitting.
Closures will be necessary for crews to complete milling of asphalt pavement, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
Prairie Construction is the contractor for the project.
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.
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