UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 515 bridge closure over Coushatta Bayou, Red River Parish
UPDATE (10/21/2021): DOTD advises motorists that the LA 515 bridge over Coushatta Bayou in Red River Parish has been repaired and REOPENED. We appreciate your patience.
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Original notification:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, the LA 515 bridge over Coushatta Bayou, near Crichton, in Red River Parish will be closed for necessary bridge repair.
This closure will remain in place until repairs are complete. DOTD will issue notification when the bridge has been reopened.
This bridge is located approximately 1.1 miles north of US 71.
Alternate route: Total road closure. All vehicles will need to detour using US 71 to LA 514 to LA 515.
Restrictions/Permits: N/A
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
Safety reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
Map indicates location of bridge closure on LA 515 in Red River Parish for bridge repair.
Bridge reopened on October 21, 2021 following repairs.