DOTD announces project to repair section of LA 525 (Colquitt Rd) in Caddo Parish
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 12:17:35 PM
DOTD announces project to repair section of LA 525 (Colquitt Rd) in Caddo Parish
CADDO PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a $9.2 million project to repair and improve a nearly 10 mile section of LA 525 (Colquitt Road) in south Caddo Parish.
Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 13, 2026, weather permitting.
The project, which stretches from US 171 (Mansfield Rd) in Shreveport to LA 169 at Spring Ridge, includes full-depth base repairs to strengthen the roadway, cross drain pipe replacement, concrete pavement patching, milling to remove old asphalt, new asphalt paving, fresh roadway striping, and related work.
The contractor will begin with the full-depth base repair portion of the project at various locations along LA 525, before moving on to subsequent construction activities.
Motorists should expect alternating or intermittent lane closures (with the possibility of flagging operations at times) to allow construction to progress safely and efficiently. Drivers are strongly urged to utilize patience, caution, and reduced speed through the work zone.
During the cross drain pipe replacement, a full road closure at the designated location will be necessary. DOTD will issue an additional MyDOTD notification & specific location information when that date is finalized.
The entire project is estimated to wrap up in late Spring 2027, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
Once complete, this investment in the state’s transportation system will serve to improve reliability with a safer, smoother commute for drivers in south Caddo Parish. This section of LA 525 services between approx. 5,000-9,600 vehicles per day, on average.
This project was made possible via funding allocated from the Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Fund (LTIF 2.0) during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session.
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.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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