Concrete Repairs Starting on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in Shreveport

Intermittent lane closures expected as work progresses on busy Louisiana highway

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:34pm

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Starting Monday, April 13, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will begin concrete repair work on LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) between LA 511 (70th St) and Kingston Road in Shreveport. Intermittent lane closures will be necessary to allow the construction activities to proceed safely and efficiently.

Why it matters

The Bert Kouns Industrial Loop is a major thoroughfare in Shreveport, so the upcoming concrete repairs will impact traffic flow and commute times for many drivers in the area. The project is part of a broader effort by DOTD to address concrete repair needs on several roads in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

The details

The contractor will begin by removing damaged areas of roadway on LA 526 and then re-pouring new concrete at certain locations. This work is expected to cause intermittent lane closures to allow the construction to progress safely. DOTD has also noted that work is still ongoing on LA 523 (Line Ave/Ellerbe Rd) near LA 3132 as part of this larger concrete repair initiative.

  • The concrete repair work on LA 526 will begin on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • The overall project to address concrete repair needs in Caddo and Bossier Parishes is anticipated to wrap up in Fall 2026, weather and other factors permitting.

The players

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD)

The state agency responsible for overseeing transportation infrastructure projects, including the concrete repairs on LA 526 and other roads in the Shreveport area.

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What’s next

DOTD will issue another update when construction activities move to the next location in the project.

The takeaway

The concrete repair work on the Bert Kouns Industrial Loop is part of a broader effort by DOTD to address infrastructure needs in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. While the project will cause some temporary traffic disruptions, it is necessary to maintain the safety and integrity of this important regional thoroughfare.