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US 71 improvement project in Bossier Parish

Overview

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is initiating a $7.9 million improvement project on US 71 (Barksdale Blvd) in south Bossier Parish. Beginning September 28, the work will span a 6.4-mile stretch from LA 3032 to LA 612.

Construction activities include full-depth repairs to the roadway base, milling old asphalt, new asphalt paving on the northbound side, concrete panel replacements on the southbound side, and new striping. Drivers should anticipate intermittent lane closures and delays. The project is expected to continue until early 2027, depending on weather and other factors.

Entities

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development · Bossier Parish · City of Bossier City · US 71 · Benton Road

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    US 71 improvement project to begin in Bossier Parish

    The Louisiana DOTD will begin a $7.9 million improvement project on US 71 in Bossier Parish on September 28, with lane closures and delays expected through early 2027.

  2. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bossier City Benton Road repairs to cause nighttime lane closures

    Concrete repair work on Benton Road in Bossier City will cause nighttime lane closures starting September 10, with the project expected to continue through early 2027.

Sources

710keel.com · 965kvki.com · k945.com