Central Louisiana Delegation Caucus

08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

Hwy 115..More road improvements in District 27

DOTD announces project to repair a section of LA 115 in Rapides Parish
Thursday, August 13, 2026 8:43 AM
DOTD announces project to repair a section of LA 115 in Rapides Parish

RAPIDES PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a $4.7 million project to improve and repair a portion of LA 115 in Deville, Rapides Parish.

Work on the project is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and stretches from LA 1207 to LA 28 (5 miles of repairs).

The project includes full-depth base repairs, milling to remove the old asphalt, new asphalt paving, new roadway striping, and related work.

Motorists should anticipate intermittent lane closures on LA 115 to allow construction activities to proceed safely and efficiently. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to advance warning signage, lowered speed limits, and crews & equipment on site.

All work on the project is anticipated to be complete in Fall 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.

LA 115 provides connectivity to several communities in Rapides Parish and to points beyond. Investing in repairing this route is critical to the continued improvement of the state’s overall transportation system.

The project was awarded to Gilchrist Construction Company, LLC.

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.

Project contact:
Justin Moreau, P.E.
DOTD Project Engineer
(318) 346-4582
[email protected]

https://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/announcements/Announcement.aspx?key=52393

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Is this an upgrade or what? Ferriday Downtown is on the move!

08/17/2026

As part of my promises from 2020 we are finally seeing this project coming to life. My office will keep everyone updated on this project.

PROJECT UPDATE: LA 117 overlay project, Natchitoches Parish

NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces an update for the ongoing $9.9 million project to repair a 9.5 mile section of LA 117 in Natchitoches Parish.

Asphalt paving operations on the travel lanes are officially complete. Upcoming construction activities include paving the driveway connections, turnouts and shoulders, along with the installation of guardrail, permanent roadway striping & signage, and other smaller tasks.

Full-depth base repairs at various locations to strengthen and extend the service life of the roadway were previously completed.

Motorists should still expect alternating or intermittent lane closures as needed along the project, which stretches from Bellwood to LA 120 in Provencal. Please drive with extreme caution through the construction zone, remaining alert for crews and equipment on site.

The overall project continues to make significant progress, and is anticipated to wrap up in Fall 2026 (October), weather and other factors permitting.