News Summary
The construction of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Shreveport faces major delays, pushing completion to June 2026. Initially planned for earlier completion, the project has been plagued by managerial issues and contractor challenges since 2020. Local business owners are frustrated, citing the unfinished site as an eyesore that impacts neighborhood aesthetics. Concerns about mold and financial difficulties, including unpaid claims and tax sale issues, further complicate the project. City officials urge prompt action to resolve the situation and restore community confidence.
Shreveport – The construction of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott on E 70th Street in Shreveport has been plagued by significant delays, now extending the projected completion to June 2026. Initially expected to be finished much earlier, the project has already been under development since 2020, facing managerial complications and issues with contractors that have led to an incomplete hotel becoming a source of concern for both nearby business owners and city officials.
Local business owners have expressed frustration, citing that the unfinished hotel site has become an unwanted eyesore. Complaints include debris and trash blowing from the construction area into adjacent properties, impacting the overall neighborhood image and attractiveness. The anticipated hotel was hoped to rejuvenate the local economy by increasing foot traffic, especially after the closure of the previous hotel at the site in 2019, which contributed to a decline in customers for area businesses.
The City of Shreveport’s Chief Building Official, Mike Sepulvado, has raised alarms regarding the potential for mold issues within the construction site. Concerns stem from moisture accumulation and inadequate airflow in construction corridors, exacerbating the building’s already deteriorating condition. Despite claims from representatives of the senior owners that work is ongoing, reports indicate that construction has come to a halt, with minimal visible progress since early May 2024.
Financial difficulties have also plagued the project, which has accrued a total of $298,030.05 in unpaid claims from various subcontractors for work already performed. A substantial lien of $163,020 was filed in October 2024, illustrating the financial strain impacting the completion timeline. Compounding these challenges, the property was sold at a tax sale in June 2023 due to unpaid property taxes but was redeemed only a month later, indicating ongoing fiscal mismanagement.
Originally purchased by D Shiri LLC for just over $10 million on April 1, 2020, the hotel project includes plans for a dual-brand hotel featuring 216 units that consist of both TownPlace Suites and SpringHill Suites, along with an associated Boston’s Pizza restaurant. However, the hotel has gone through multiple contractors, creating further setbacks in meeting local building and fire safety regulations.
City officials, including Councilman Grayson Boucher, have urged hotel executives to expedite construction and maintain cleanliness at the site. With ongoing issues regarding the unsightly construction and the hotel’s prolonged vacancy, the city council has faced continuous complaints from residents and local business owners about the state of the property.
Currently, new contractors have reprised their role as of early 2025 with intentions to renew building permits, expressing a renewed commitment to moving the project forward. Still, skepticism remains among city officials concerning the feasibility of meeting the now extended timetable for completion.
This situation highlights the intricate challenges facing large construction projects in urban environments, where delays can not only affect the planned revenue-generating properties but also have lasting effects on surrounding community businesses and neighborhoods.
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Additional Resources
- KSLA: Hotel Construction Delays
- Shreveport Bossier Advocate: Hotel Project Snags
- KTBS: Hotel Renovation Update
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hotel Construction
- Google Search: Hotel Construction Delays Shreveport
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