PROJECT UPDATE: LA 525 (Colquitt Rd) asphalt overlay, Caddo Parish
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:19:49 AM
PROJECT UPDATE: LA 525 (Colquitt Rd) asphalt overlay, Caddo Parish
CADDO PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the ongoing $9.2 million project to vastly improve a portion of LA 525 (Colquitt Rd) has progressed to the final layer of asphalt paving.
The contractor, Earnest Contracting, LLC, is currently working on laying the final layer of asphalt paving, along with performing the concrete panel replacements on the northern mile of the project closest to Mansfield Rd.
Previously completed activities include the full-depth base repair to strengthen the roadway at specified locations, milling off of the old asphalt, and application of the first new layer of paving.
Future includes guardrail installation, new roadway striping, signage and related improvements.
Motorists should be aware that traffic is still being controlled through the use of flaggers where construction is taking place to ensure the safety of both drivers and crew members. This may result in some delays during peak travel times.
The entire project is expected to wrap up in early Spring 2027, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
This project is made possible by funding from the Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Fund (LTIF) allocated by the state legislature.
Alternate Route: No detour necessary for this work.
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]
*images attached: construction crews on LA 525 (Colquitt Rd)
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