Press Release - ELLIOTT STREET REHAB
Alexandria, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the City of
Alexandria advises the public that beginning Monday (February 10, 2025) at 7:00 am, weather permitting,
Progressive Construction Company will continue with the removal and replacement of sections of concrete
pavement on Elliott Street.
Monday, at the intersection of Elliott Street and Texas Avenue, the section of roadway on Elliott Street, just
north of Texas Avenue (headed towards Bolton Avenue) will be closed for repairs. Signs and barricades will be
installed, along with signs indicating detour routes around this intersection. It is recommended that motorist
avoid this location to prevent delays due to this ongoing construction.
Wednesday (February 12, 2025), weather permitting, the contractor will begin the removal and replacement
of concrete roadway panels on Elliott Street, between Texas Avenue and the MacArthur Drive service road.
This ongoing reconstruction of the concrete pavement will last for approximately 7 -10 working days. During
this time, traffic on Elliott Street will be severely limited; however, one (1) lane of traffic will be maintained at
all times. We cannot emphasize enough that there will be significant delays to motorist if they attempt to
transit up or down Elliott Street, between Texas Avenue and the MacArthur Drive service road. However,
there will be signs and barricades, along with detour route signs to guide motorist of they choose to utilize this
section of Elliott Street.
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Contact: Project Engineer
John P. Gagnard, P.E.
Pan American Engineers, LLC
Office: (318) 473-2100
Email: johngagnard@paealex.com
