SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development provided today an update on the ongoing $9.6 million project to repair a section of US 171 (Hearne Ave) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.
The project stretches from US 80 (Greenwood Road) to LA 3132, approximately 4.6 miles of improvements.
The contractor, Earnest Contracting, LLC., is nearing completion of the full-depth base repairs phase of the project, which is anticipated to wrap up in about 2-3 weeks. This phase is a critical component of the construction process, as it addresses any issues with the roadway base at specific locations to strengthen the road and help prevent future problems.
Once the full-depth patching phase is complete, the contractor will move into the milling process, which is the removal of the old, damaged asphalt in preparation for new asphalt paving.
The goal is to limit the amount of time motorists are driving on a milled surface, so effort is being made to pave as quickly as possible after the milling. Once the entire project is paved with fresh asphalt, permanent striping will be applied.
Motorists should be aware that intermittent lane closures will remain in place at various locations along the project length to allow for safe, efficient construction activities to take place. It is imperative that drivers slow down through the work zone, pay attention to any flagging operations in place, and be mindful of crews and their equipment on site.
The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in Summer 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
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.