Construction is well underway on the new Olive Garden restaurant in Alexandria, marking a major step toward bringing the popular national chain to the city’s dining lineup.

Crews are working daily on the MacArthur Drive property as progress continues on the restaurant, which is set to open on January 12, 2026. The site has become a busy construction zone as workers prepare the building that will become Olive Garden’s first location in Central Louisiana.

Additional updates are expected as the project moves closer to completion.