DOTD announces project to repair a section of LA 9 in Claiborne & Bienville Parishes
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:37:12 PM
DOTD announces project to repair a section of LA 9 in Claiborne & Bienville Parishes
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces an $11.3 million project to improve a portion of LA 9 in Claiborne and Bienville Parishes in the northwest region.
Preliminary prep work has begun on the project, which stretches from LA 518 in Claiborne Parish to I-20 near Arcadia in Bienville Parish (approx. 7.5 miles of roadway improvements).
The project includes full-depth patching to address the roadway base, milling to remove old asphalt, new asphalt paving, guardrail, signage and new permanent striping, and related work.
Intermittent lane closures will be necessary as construction progresses, and motorists should be advised that they may encounter crews and equipment within the work zone. Drivers are urged to operate their vehicles with extreme caution through the construction area.
The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in early Summer 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
LA 9 is an important connector route between towns such as Arcadia and Homer, continuing all the way to the Louisiana/Arkansas border.
Alternate route: No alternate route necessary for this project. Alternating lane closures will be in place.
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
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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