DOTD announces upcoming $1.7M intersection improvement project in New Iberia
Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00:47 PM
IBERIA PARISH, LA- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday, March 2, construction will begin on a $1,736,811.79 project at the intersection LA 14 (Center Street) and LA 674 (Admiral Doyle Drive).
The limits of construction consists of LA 14 from Hilliard Street to Delasalle Drive and on LA 674 from South Weeks Street to Delesalle Drive.
This intersection improvement project consists of the construction of a right turn lane on LA 14 Eastbound on to Admiral Doyle, milling asphalt pavement, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, drainage structures, pavement markings, and related work.
Work is estimated to take place nightly from 7:30 P.M. to 6:30 A.M. Monday through Saturday. There will be day work periodically Monday through Friday from 6:30 A.M to 5:00 P.M.
Nightly lane closures are expected on both LA 14 and LA 674 from 7:30 P.M. to 6:30 A.M. All lanes will remain on both LA 14 and LA 674 from 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. Through traffic will be maintained on this project.
The road will be open to regular traffic with a 12-foot maximum lane restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone during the nightly lane closures from 7:30 P.M. to 6:30 A.M.
Emergency vehicles will have access to this area but may encounter delays.
The project is estimated for completion by September 2026.
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 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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