Ruston: The First to Cross the Finish Line
After a celebrated groundbreaking ceremony in October 2025 attended by Governor Jeff Landry and founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, construction is now active at the Ruston site.
- Location: The facility is being built off Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton Road exit, positioned to capture traffic between Shreveport and Monroe.
- Timeline Adjustment: Originally targeting a late 2026 launch, the project timeline has shifted slightly to ensure the necessary infrastructure improvements—specifically, the widening of Tarbutton Road and bridge ramps—are completed to accommodate the significant increase in traffic. The new target for cutting the ribbon is January or February 2027.
- The Specs: The Ruston travel center will featureae standard 74,000-square-foot store, 120 fueling positions, and more than 200 full-time jobs for the local economy.
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