DOTD to host public meetings to discuss Youree Drive flooding in Shreveport
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 9:11:58 AM
DOTD to host public meetings to discuss Youree Drive flooding in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will host two public meetings to provide information and solicit feedback regarding flooding issues in recent years along the LA 1 (Youree Drive) corridor in Shreveport.
These meetings will be held in an open house format, with attendees able to come and go during the allotted time frame to ask questions and provide comments.
Meeting details are as follows:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Valencia Park Community Center 1800 Viking Drive Shreveport, LA 71101
Thursday, November 19, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Valencia Park Community Center 1800 Viking Drive Shreveport, LA 71101
House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 112 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session requested that DOTD study the recurrent flooding events during heavy rainfall, primarily near the intersection of Youree Drive and Kings Hwy, and adjacent areas.
These two public meetings are also a requirement of HCR 112 (authored by State Rep. Steven Jackson), with the overall study aimed at identifying contributing factors to the flooding and possible recommendations to help alleviate the issue in the future.
Community members and any interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend either of the two meetings (the same information will be shared at both meetings), speak with representatives of the project team, and share any relevant feedback to be included in the final report.
Contact information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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