The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a project to reconstruct a section of LA 3227 near its intersection with LA 157 in Haughton, Bossier Parish to facilitate economic development and improved traffic flow through the growing area.
Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 2, 2025, with intermittent lane closures going into place within the project limits.
The $6.5 million project involves building LA 3227 on a new alignment, where it will connect with LA 157 just south of its current intersection. The current traffic signal will also be moved to the new LA 3227/LA 157 intersection.
Additionally, the current LA 3227 westbound approach to LA 157 will become right in-right out only. Those wishing to turn south on LA 157 from LA 3227 will need to come to the new intersection with the traffic signal.
The purpose of this project is to assist in providing an infrastructure framework for continued residential and economic development in the growing community of Haughton, particularly in the vicinity of this intersection.
With over 15,000 motorists utilizing LA 157 and more than 6,600 traveling LA 3227 on average each day, this re-structuring of the intersection is an important proactive investment in the state’s transportation system.
The entire project is anticipated to be complete in early 2026, weather and other factors permitting.
As a reminder, Phase 1 of this project, which was completed in Summer 2024, included the widening of LA 157 from two to five lanes, as well as other preparatory work ahead of Phase 2 construction.
Safety reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
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.