(UPDATE 8/4/2025): DOTD advises motorists that beginning on Monday, August 11, 2025, a portion of LA 515 in Red River Parish will close to allow for the replacement of a cross drain pipe located under the roadway.

This closure is located approximately 2.5 miles south of the intersection with LA 514, and is anticipated to be in place 2-3 weeks, weather permitting. (see included map)

This pipe replacement is part of an ongoing construction project to repair a six mile section of LA 515, described in the initial announcement below.

Original notification – February 2025:

RED RIVER PARISH – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a project to repair a section of LA 515 north of Coushatta in Red River Parish.

Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 24, 2025, weather permitting.

The $2.6 million project stretches on LA 515 from US 71 to LA 514, providing six miles of roadway improvements.

The project includes full-depth patching, milling to remove old asphalt, and a new asphalt overlay on LA 515 through the New Hope and Crichton communities. Fell-depth patching addresses damaged portions of roadway all the way to the base, strengthening the road and extending its overall service life over time.

The full-depth patching will then be followed by milling to remove the old asphalt, and then the application of the new layers of asphalt.

Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures in order to allow the contractor to safely and efficiently perform the necessary construction work.

The entire project is anticipated to be complete in Fall 2025, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.

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.