(UPDATE 5/6/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the concrete pavement repairs on LA 511 (70th St.) and LA 523 (Line Ave./Ellerbe Rd) in Caddo Parish are complete as part of this ongoing $1.6 million project. No futher lane closures will be necessary on those routes.

Work continues on LA 526 (Bert Kouns) between 70th Street and Youree Drive in Shreveport, and will be starting soon on LA 3 in Bossier Parish, where drivers should expect intermittent lane closures as noted in the previous update below.

Once concrete pavement repairs are complete on all routes included in the project (listed in original notification below), the roadways will receive permanent striping, which should have minimal impact to traffic.

Previous update:

(UPDATE 5/5/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the contractor is nearing completion of the concrete pavement repairs on LA 526 (Bert Kouns) in Shreveport, and will be moving on to the next location included in the project.

Beginning Monday, May 11, 2026, crews will mobilize on LA 3 (Benton Road) in Bossier City to begin the process of removing damaged sections of roadway and replacing with new concrete. Work will be taking place between Viking Drive and Cash Point Road.

The majority of the work will take place on the northbound side of LA 3, with some repairs taking place in the concrete section on the southbound side closer to Viking Drive.

Intermittent lane closures will be necessary to allow these construction activities to progress safely and efficiently. Please pay attention to advance warning signage and adhere to the posted speed limit.

The entire project (all routes) is anticipated to be complete in Fall 2026, weather and other factors permitting.

Previous update:

(UPDATE 4/6/2026): DOTD advises motorists that work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 13, 2026 on the next location as part of the ongoing project to provide concrete pavement repairs on several routes in Caddo & Bossier Parishes.

The contractor is planning to mobilize on LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) to begin removing damaged areas of roadway, and re-pouring new concrete at certain locations. The limits of this area are between LA 511 (70th St) and Kingston Rd. in Shreveport.

Intermittent lane closures will be necessary to allow these construction activities to progress safely and efficiently.

Motorists are also advised to keep in mind that work is also still taking place along LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) near LA 3132 as part of this project.

Previous update:

(UPDATE 3/31/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the concrete pavement repairs along LA 511 (E. 70th St) in Shreveport are nearing completion, and the contractor for the project is preparing to move to the next location.

Beginning Monday, April 6, 2026, crews will mobilize to LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) as listed in the original notification below to begin the repairs to that section of roadway.

Motorists should be prepared for intermittent lane closures as part of these construction activities, though major impacts to traffic are not expected.

Please travel with extreme caution through the work zone, eliminating distractions and watching for crews and equipment.

Original notification – 3/12/2026:

CADDO/BOSSIER PARISHES – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a $1.6 million project to provide concrete pavement repairs on several routes in both Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

Work on the project is anticipated to begin on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and includes removal of damaged concrete panels and replacement with new concrete, full-depth repairs to address the roadway base at specified locations, new roadway striping, and related work.

Routes included in the project:

– LA 3 (Benton Rd) from Viking Dr. to Cash Point Rd. in Bossier Parish
– LA 3032 (Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy) Bridge eastbound over the Red River
– LA 3036 (N. Common St) from LA 173 (Ford St) to US 71 (N. Market St) in Caddo Parish
– LA 511 (70th St) from Dixie Meadows Rd. to LA 1 (Youree Dr) in Caddo Parish
– LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) from E. 85th St. to LA 526 (E. Bert Kouns) in Caddo Parish
– LA 3194 (MLK Jr. Drive) from US 71 (N. Market St) to LA 173 (Hilry Huckaby) in Caddo Parish
– LA 526 (Bert Kouns) from LA 511 (70th St) to Kingston Rd. in Caddo Parish

The contractor plans to begin work on the LA 511 (70th Street) route, which will require alternating lane closures to allow for construction to progress safely and efficiently. Motorists should drive with caution, and be aware that they might encounter work crews in various locations.

DOTD will issue another update when construction activities move to the next location in the project.

The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in Fall 2026, weather and other factors permitting.

This project is made possible through funding allocated by House Bill 406 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session.