South Bossier drivers were just given news that will require a ton of patience and a constant focus on the finished product at the end of the pain.
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Beginning Monday, September 28, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will begin a massive improvement project for a large section of US 71 (Barksdale Blvd) that will extend from LA 3032 (Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy) to LA 612 (Sligo Rd).
DOTD Says US 71/Barksdale Blvd Project Will Take Months To Complete
And from what we learned in that notice from DOTD, this $7.9 million overlay project will be a significant, lengthy, undertaking that will most certainly complicate travel in south Bossier Parish.
During the project, drivers should prepare for intermittent lane closures, particularly during full-depth patching, milling and overlay work, to allow construction to progress safely and efficiently. Drivers are urged to prepare for possible delays, and allow additional time for daily commutes.
The work is slated to begin Monday, September 28, but according to DOTD’s notice, isn’t expected to be completed until early 2027, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines…