Avoid the Traffic: 70th Street Lane Closures Set for March 19

Several Caddo and Bossier Parish roads have been marked for repair and according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, that work will begin this Thursday, March 19.

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In the notice from LADOTD, we learn this $1.6 million project, which will extend into Fall of 2026, will provide concrete pavement repairs to a number of area roads and will include 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.

The first work, scheduled to begin this Thursday, March 19, will be on LA 511 (70th Street) from Dixie Meadows Rd. to LA 1 (Youree Drive). This work will require alternating lane closures to allow for construction to progress safely and efficiently.

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Motorists should drive with caution, and be aware that they might encounter work crews in various locations.

Also included on the work schedule are the following:

• LA 3 (Benton Rd) from Hospital Dr. to Lafitte 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 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) from E. 85th St. to LA 526 (E. Bert Kouns)
• LA 3194 (MLK Jr. Drive) from US 71 (N. Market St) to LA 173 (Hilry Huckaby)

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

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.

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.