The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the City of Bossier City announce upcoming nighttime lane closures for a project to provide concrete pavement repairs on a section of LA 3 (Benton Road) in north Bossier City.
Work on the project is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and will include removing and replacing numerous damaged concrete panels on Benton Road from Viking Drive to Hospital Drive.
Lane closures will be allowed to take place at the following times:
- Monday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each night
- Friday through Sunday from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (lane closures may take place during the day on the weekends only)
The contractor will begin construction in the northbound outside (right) lane starting at the Viking Drive intersection. Motorists should be aware this work is taking place, be alert and on the lookout for advanced warning signage, and drive with extreme caution through the construction zone.
The entire project, funded and managed by the City of Bossier City, is anticipated to be complete in early 2027, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
The purpose of this infrastructure investment is to provide a much improved driving surface along this heavily traveled section of
Benton Road, and extending the overall service life of the roadway for the thousands of motorists who utilize it on a daily basis.
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.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.