MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is rolling out a new road safety project aimed at improving driving conditions across five parishes in Northeast Louisiana.

Work began this week in Lincoln, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland and Union Parishes as part of a $1.86 million project to add and update rumble strips and pavement striping on several major roadways.

DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says the upgrades are intended to make roads safer for drivers, especially at night.

“Increase and improve visibility, particularly at night, so when motorists are driving they’re better able to stay in their lanes and avoid run-off-road crashes,” Buchanan said.

Among the areas receiving updates, U.S. Highway 165 is one of the most traveled routes included in the project, with work scheduled in both Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. Other highways slated for striping and rumble strip work include U.S. 167, U.S. 63, U.S. 425, LA 34, and LA 134.

Construction will take place daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weather permitting, and is expected to wrap up by mid-Fall 2025.

“It’s not going to be something that has a major impact on traffic,” Buchanan added. “So it won’t be something where you’ll have to worry about a detour route or it really impacting your day-to-day commute.”

The DOTD is encouraging drivers to stay alert and use caution in active construction zones, as crews will be working one lane at a time using slow-moving equipment.

For updates on this project and other traffic advisories, visit http://www.dotd.la.gov or follow DOTD on social media.

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SHREVEPORT, LA – Big news is coming from Trader Joe’s. The very popular grocery chain is opening several new locations and Louisiana is one of the lucky states to land a new store.

Trader Joe’s is opening more stores in 13 states.

Where Are the Current Trader Joe’s in Louisiana?

Metairie

2949 Veterans Blvd

Baton Rouge

3535 Perkins Rd

The Trader Joe’s website says stores are planned in these locations:

Hoover Alabama

Yucaipa, Tracy, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks and Northridge California

Westminster Colorado

Town Square Maryland

Boston Massachusetts

Woodbridge/Iselin New Jersey

Glenmont and Tottenville New York

San Antonio Texas

Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Berwyn and Exton Pennsylvania

Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Bellingham Washington

Brookland/Washington, D.C.

Friendship Heights/Washington, D.C.

READ MORE: What to do to bring Trader Joe’s to Shreveport

Where Is the New Trader Joe’s Opening in Louisiana?

Sorry to say Shreveport is not in the plan for a Trader Joe’s right now, but New Orleans will be getting another store. The newest one in Louisiana will be opening at 2501 Tulane Avenue in the Mid-City area.