Why Traffic on Bert Kouns Might Be Messy Starting Monday

Drivers on LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) should expect a few traffic hiccups beginning Monday.

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In the latest update from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, drivers have been advised that beginning Monday, April 13, work is scheduled to begin on the next location of the ongoing project to provide concrete repairs to a number of roads in the Caddo and Bossier Parish area.

The newest area set for repair is on LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) between LA 511 (70th St) and Kingston Road in Shreveport.  On Monday, the contractor will begin removing damaged areas of roadway, and re-pouring new concrete at certain locations.

Intermittent lane closures will be necessary to allow these construction activities to progress safely and efficiently.

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Motorists are also advised to keep in mind that work is also still taking place along LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) near LA 3132 as part of this project.

Back in mid-March, DOTD announced the plan to address concrete repair in the following areas:

• LA 3 (Benton Rd) from Hospital Dr. to Lafitte Rd. in Bossier Parish
• LA 3032 (Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy) Bridge eastbound over the Red River
• LA 3036 (N. Common St) from LA 173 (Ford St) to US 71 (N. Market St) in Caddo Parish
• LA 511 (70th St) from Dixie Meadows Rd. to LA 1 (Youree Dr) in Caddo Parish (COMPLETED)
• LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) from E. 85th St. to LA 526 (E. Bert Kouns) in Caddo Parish (WORK IN PROGRESS)
• LA 3194 (MLK Jr. Drive) from US 71 (N. Market St) to LA 173 (Hilry Huckaby) in Caddo Parish
• LA 526 (Bert Kouns) from LA 511 (70th St) to Kingston Rd. in Caddo Parish (WORK TO BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 13)

DOTD will issue another update when construction activities move to the next location in the project.  The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in Fall 2026, weather and other factors permitting.

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.

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.