Airline Drive Construction

Mike Noble · November 01, 2004, 12:27:04 PM

I just wanted to update everyone, especially those traveling north on Airline to fish Cypress or Black Bayou Reservoirs. Construction has begun on the widening project, within the city limits. Airline is supposed to be widened to 5 lanes all the way past Linton, maybe to Benton. The city has a part and the parish has the rest.

At present, Airline is 35 MPH almost to Whimple Road (red light at the apartments).

You can always come out Benton Road to Kingston. There is a red light at Benton and Kingston. Turn right on Kingston and it will take you to Airline.

I will keep you updated as things change.

MotherNature · November 01, 2004, 12:40:23 PM

Thanks Mike for the update

Mike Noble · January 07, 2005, 09:53:17 AM

Another update on the construction. If you are heading out Airline, once you pass under I-220....WATCH OUT. There are buoy's everywhere...confusing...tough to stay in the boat lane. (Mike, these buoy's are plastic so you want tear up anything if you hit one...

) And if you are heading west on I-220 and exit at Airline, be aware that they have closed the little split that use to allow you to go north without going thru the red light. Now "everyone" exiting goes thru the light and it backs up the traffic on the exit ramp...almost back to the interstate. I don't see it improving for quite a while. One suggestion would be to take Benton Road and cross over at Kingston.

Rickoos · January 20, 2005, 09:56:01 AM

Well,
I'm already lost and I haven't even started the trip yet!!!!!!

Ricky

Mike Noble · January 20, 2005, 09:58:39 AM

It is simple...you can't be lost. You know Benton Road...it is where Cash Point is. And you got back to my house from Cash Point.

Rickoos · January 20, 2005, 10:01:25 AM

Yeah, but I'm always lost, just ask Merila, if it wasn't for her being my co-pilot I wouldn't have no one telling me were to go!!!!!!

Ricky

Mike Noble · January 20, 2005, 10:03:04 AM

I have people telling me that all the time...good thing I do NOT follow directions well.

Ranger375 · January 20, 2005, 10:12:38 AM

Thanks for the update...I will note that in my GPS so the next time I am...where ever you said all that was I will know it...by the way...is that in the United States? $:-\$

Mike Noble · January 20, 2005, 10:21:30 AM

No, its in Louisiana.

Jared LeBlue · January 20, 2005, 10:25:43 AM

I have to say I was impressed with the lay out of Bossier City. It is very easy to get around and it's close to 5 or 6 lakes which is awesome.

Ranger375 · January 20, 2005, 10:29:56 AM

Oh...that's right...that would explain a lot of things then! Thanks!

Rickoos · January 20, 2005, 12:33:52 PM

Be kind Ranger, or it could be time out again......

Rattle, you are right......that is one great place to live with all those lakes in their backyard.....makes me want to move up there.......

should would be a long commute everyday to Lafayette,,,,,

Ricky

Mike Noble · October 27, 2005, 07:40:31 AM

Well, we are slowly coming to the end of the Airline Drive construction. The "city" part of the construction is complete and the "orange barrels" have disappeared. The "parish" part looks to be getting very, very close. It won't be long before Airline is 5 lane all the way out to Linton Road...quicker access to Cypress and Black Bayou.

mitchell · October 27, 2005, 08:57:52 AM

Thanks for the update mike...I noticed last time I went out there that you didn't have to change lanes every 100 yards.

Mitch

Mike Noble · November 22, 2005, 05:24:25 PM

ITS DONE....FINISHED....COMPLETE. The orange barrels...orange barrels...orange barrels are GONE. 5 lanes all the way to Linton Road. Just a word of caution...they did put in 2 new red lights, one at the Swan Lake intersection and one at the Kingston Road intersection. But I think the 5 lanes more than make up for the 2 new lights. At present, the speed limit is 45 and I don't see them raising it...too many subdivisions and businesses going up.

bassadict69 · November 22, 2005, 07:12:45 PM

I went to Benton last night & it was all I could do to keep it around 45. That is way too slow! I know of several 2 lane roads with lots of curves that have a speed limit of at least 50.

Mike Noble · November 23, 2005, 06:08:02 AM

I agree that it is a bit slow...but a WARNING...on my way home last night there was one policeman sitting on the bridge just after the carwash and another a little farther up the road had someone pulled over. So I am thinking that for a while at least...heavy patrols will be present.