Section Line Road Bridge over Bayou Castor; Vernon Parish; H.006339; Road Closure
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 2:09:52 PM
July 27, 2021

Section Line Road Bridge over Bayou Castor
Vernon Parish
Off-System Highway Bridge Program
S.P. H.006339

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), announces that, weather permitting, roadway work will begin on the Section Line Road Bridge Replacement Project on Monday, August 2, 2021 and will continue for approximately (1) one month. This bridge replacement project is located on Section Line Road over Bayou Castor, which is approximately 1.7 miles west of the intersection with US 171 and 0.8 miles east of the intersection with LA 1211. This 0.167 mile long bridge replacement project will receive clearing and grubbing, removal of bridge, grading, drainage structures, class II base course, asphalt concrete pavement, concrete slab span bridge, precast concrete piles and related work.

The project was awarded to the low bidder, Merrick, LLC in the amount of $1,168,095.83.

Permit/Detour Section
The contractor will begin embankment, base course and subsequent asphalt paving operations on Monday, August 2, 2021. The roadway will be closed to all local and through traffic for the duration of these operations.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.

Project Contact
Mr. Randall Duffey, P.E.
Sabine and Vernon Parishes Project Engineer
Office: (337) 238-6406
Email: randall.duffey@la.gov

Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov