The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced bid results for multiple statewide projects in March, including a traffic safety improvement project affecting both Caddo and DeSoto parishes.

The project involves signing upgrades along Interstate 49 between the Natchitoches Parish line and the Inner Loop. The work is aimed at improving visibility and navigation for motorists traveling through the corridor.

The apparent low bid for the project came in at $3,864,006.39. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance safety and efficiency on major transportation routes across the state.

Officials indicated that projects are selected based on factors including traffic volume, roadway condition, and safety needs.