CADDO PAROSH, La. (KSLA) – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said work is underway on a $4.7 million project to repair a 5.3-mile section of LA 530 from LA 538 to I-49 near Oil City in north Caddo Parish.
Beginning Monday, January 19, 2026, crews will work to repair a cross drain pipe located approximately 0.5 miles west of I-49. Traffic will be maintained with flagging operations during these repairs, which are anticipated to take two days.
Following that work, beginning Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the contractor will begin working to remove and replace two large culverts located under the roadway, also located approximately 0.5 miles west of I-49. This will require a full road closure, which will remain in place for about three weeks, weather permitting.
Alternate routes recommended
Motorists wishing to access LA 530 from I-49 going west should plan alternate routes during this time, such as utilizing LA 1…