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DOTD announces LA 14 ditch cleaning and grading to begin Nov. 16, 2026 through Feb. 2027 – Calcasieu Parish
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 3:02:05 PM
Calcasieu Parish – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a $271,747.00 project along LA 14 0.658 miles west of LA 101 to LA 101 in Hayes is scheduled to begin Monday, November 16, 2026.

Work includes ditch cleaning and grading, pipe cleaning and pipe replacement.

A single lane closure will be in place from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic will be maintained with a flagging operation.

The project is anticipated to be complete by February 2027, weather permitting.

Descant’s Excavation and Construction Services, LLC 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.