Heads Up: Long-Term Construction Starts on LA 530 Today
Long after the construction of the new Caddo Lake bridge was completed, drivers in the Oil City area are again about to have to deal with some traffic challenges.
In an announcement from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, we learn that today marks the beginning of a new $4.7 million project to repair a portion of LA 530 near the Town of Oil City in north Caddo Parish.
The initial stage of this multi-million dollar project is scheduled to begin today and will force drivers in the area to look for alternate routes during the project.
DOTD, in the announcement, states that the project includes full-depth patching to repair the base of the roadway at specified locations, milling to remove the old asphalt, and new asphalt paving on 5.3 miles of LA 530 from LA 538 in Oil City to I-49.
Related work also includes the replacement of cross drain pipes located under the roadway that help ensure adequate and proper drainage. LA 530 will need to be closed during this work, and further details will be announced when that is scheduled.
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Alternating lane closures will be necessary to allow construction activities to progress safely and efficiently, so motorists should be aware that these will be in place.
The entire project is anticipated to be completed in late Spring 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
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.