LA 175 DeSoto Parish: Major Traffic Delays Expected for Full Year

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is committing $11.2 million to making vast improvements to a 10.5 mile stretch of a highly traveled DeSoto Parish highway.

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The notice from DOTD advises all motorists that beginning today, Monday May 5, 2025, work is beginning on a section of LA 175 in DeSoto Parish and is scheduled to continue until the spring of 2026.

The project stretches on LA 175 from LA 509 just north of Mansfield to LA 5 at the Kingston community, and drivers should plan for intermittent lane closures going into place to allow the contractor to safely and efficiently conduct construction activities.

The project includes full-depth repairs to address the roadway base at various locations, milling to remove the old asphalt, new asphalt paving on the entire project length, and permanent signage and roadway striping.

In the notice from DOTD we learn:

Please drive cautiously through the work zone, adhering to the post speed limit and never driving while distracted or impaired.

The entire project is estimated to be complete in Spring 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.

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.

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.