Projects Under Construction

District 08

    Updated 7 Nov 2025

Districtwide Projects

Avoyelles Parish

Note: The estimated completion date is based on the work order date and the contract
days allowed. Unavoidable contingencies and unforeseen events often develop during construction, which may impact the actual completion date.

LA 454: Wiggins Bayou Bridge
H.012545.6 - New location/replacement of bridge
Proj. Engr: Kelly, Jordan Route: LA 454 map
Contractor: Merrick, LLC Miles: 0.22
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2024-08-14 $11,051,228 Beginning of 2026


LA 115: La 1188 - La 114 W Jct
H.015593.6 - Asph concrete ovly over in place stabilized/cement treated base course
Proj. Engr: Kelly, Jordan Route: LA 115 map
Contractor: Diamond B Construction Co., L. Miles: 2.54
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2024-12-04 $4,631,156 Beginning of 2026


LA 1181 & La 1182: Asphalt Overlays
H.015784.6 - Asphalt overlay of asphalt pavement
Proj. Engr: Kelly, Jordan Route: LA 1181 map
Contractor: Gilchrist Construction Company Miles: 3.00
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-06-06 $2,943,224 End of 2025


Natchitoches Parish

Note: The estimated completion date is based on the work order date and the contract
days allowed. Unavoidable contingencies and unforeseen events often develop during construction, which may impact the actual completion date.

US 71: Bridges Near St. Maurice
H.000382.6 - New location/replacement of bridge
Proj. Engr: Taylor, Jared Route: US 71 map
Contractor: Wl Bass Construction Inc. Miles: 1.04
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2024-08-22 $28,114,626 Fall of 2029


LA 485: Bridges Near Allen
H.001820.6 - New location/replacement of bridge
Proj. Engr: Taylor, Jared Route: LA 485 map
Contractor: Merrick, LLC Miles: 1.30
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2022-06-17 $14,095,195 Fall of 2024


LA 8 to La 6 (I-49 Signing)
H.003476.6 - Signing
Proj. Engr: Taylor, Jared Route: I-49 map
Contractor: Acacia Industries, LLC Miles: 35.24
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2015-08-12 $1,138,285 Fall of 2017


LA 174: Sabine P/L - I-49 Interchange
H.010343.6 - Asphalt overlay of asphalt pavement
Proj. Engr: Taylor, Jared Route: LA 174 map
Contractor: Madden Contracting Co., LLC Miles: 6.16
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2024-10-11 $7,115,749 Spring of 2025


LA 9: US 71 - La 156
H.010359.6 - Asphalt overlay of asphalt pavement
Proj. Engr: Zzzz Taylor, Jacob Route: LA 9 map
Contractor: Madden Contracting Co., LLC Miles: 6.82
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-06-06 $7,333,269 Summer of 2026


LA 117: 0.5 Mi S of Bellwood to La 120
H.010365.6 - Asphalt overlay of asphalt pavement
Proj. Engr: Taylor, Jared Route: LA 117 map
Contractor: Madden Contracting Co., LLC Miles: 9.59
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-09-12 $8,459,366 End of 2026


LA 6: Roundabout at La 504
H.014712.6 - Traffic flow improvements - formerly turn lanes
Proj. Engr: Taylor, Jared Route: LA 6 LA 504 map
Contractor: Regional Construction, LLC Miles: 0.56
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2024-02-13 $4,630,922 Beginning of 2025


I-49: Nb & Sb Slope Repair
H.015360.6 - Embankment repair
Proj. Engr: Taylor, Jared Route: I-49 map
Contractor: Brown Industrial Construction, Miles: 3.18
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-02-03 $29,846,631 Summer of 2028


Rapides Parish

Note: The estimated completion date is based on the work order date and the contract
days allowed. Unavoidable contingencies and unforeseen events often develop during construction, which may impact the actual completion date.

LA 121: Calcasieu River Bridge
H.009498.6 - New location/replacement of bridge
Proj. Engr: Duffey, Randall Route: LA 121 map
Contractor: Brown Industrial Construction, Miles: 1.27
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2022-11-28 $30,250,628 Summer of 2026


Alexandria ITS Phase 2
H.011504.6 - ITS and emergency operations
Proj. Engr: Buskie, Steve Route: US 167 US 71 map
Contractor: Grady Crawford Const. Co., Inc Miles: 6.73
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-06-19 $2,195,805 Beginning of 2027


LA 1207: La 115 to La 28
H.014891.6 - Asphalt overlay of asphalt pavement
Proj. Engr: Buskie, Steve Route: LA 1207 map
Contractor: Diamond B Construction Co., L. Miles: 4.65
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-10-08 $4,542,400 Summer of 2026


LA 1200: La 121 - La 1
H.015292.6 - Asphalt overlay of asphalt pavement
Proj. Engr: Buskie, Steve Route: LA 1200 map
Contractor: Gilchrist Construction Company Miles: 4.21
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-08-09 $4,876,594 Spring of 2026


US 165: 260' N of Lowes Dr - Frontage Rd
H.015763.6 - Concrete pavement rehab-grinding/dowell retrofit/should drain install
Proj. Engr: Buskie, Steve Route: US 165 map
Contractor: Diamond B Construction Co., L. Miles: 0.28
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-07-05 $6,246,610 Spring of 2026


Vernon Parish

Note: The estimated completion date is based on the work order date and the contract
days allowed. Unavoidable contingencies and unforeseen events often develop during construction, which may impact the actual completion date.

LA 111: US 171 - La 117
H.010354.6 - Asphalt overlay of asphalt pavement
Proj. Engr: Duffey, Randall Route: LA 111 map
Contractor: Prairie Contractors LLC Miles: 8.80
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-02-17 $7,037,368 End of 2025


LA 8: Forker Creek Bridge
H.012058.6 - New location/replacement of bridge
Proj. Engr: Duffey, Randall Route: LA 8 map
Contractor: Gilchrist Construction Company Miles: 0.33
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-02-03 $6,324,081 End of 2025


LA 117: Tank Trail Rd Intersection Imp
H.015958.6 - Asphalt widening and overlay
Proj. Engr: Duffey, Randall Route: LA 117 map
Contractor: R.C. Paving, Inc. Miles: 0.25
Work Order Date Contract Amount Estimated Completion Date
2025-10-16 $523,891 Beginning of 2026


District 08

No districtwide projects.