Youngsville, LA (September 18, 2025) – Mayor Ken Ritter announced today that two lanes of the previously closed portion of Youngsville Highway are now open to traffic. Construction continues as crews work alongside live traffic to complete the additional lanes.
The Ivy Cottage/Youngsville Highway intersection will remain closed until drainage work at the intersection is complete. Motorists may also notice some uneven transitions until the final asphalt lift is placed across all sections of the highway.
Remaining work in this phase
- Complete drainage and curb work on the west side
- Final base preparation on the additional unopened lanes
- Asphalt lifts
Next steps
Once this section is finished, crews will move on to Heart D Farm to Ambassador, then
Fortune to Griffin.
Quote from Mayor Ken Ritter
“Reopening two lanes is another great milestone in this project, but more work lies ahead. Each phase moves us closer to delivering a safer, more efficient roadway that will serve Youngsville well into the future. Thank you for your patience and for driving with caution as we continue this progress.”
