BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 132 bridge over Boeuf River, Richland Parish
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 3:38:46 PM
UPDATE: BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 132 bridge over Boeuf River, Richland Parish
(UPDATE 5/31/2023): The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the detour for the LA 132 bridge over Boeuf River will be modified for approximately 21 days. The current detour route through LA 15 will be closed to traffic while bridge construction ties in a new alignment. Detour signage will be in place. Traffic will be detoured via LA 133, I-20, US 425 and LA 132.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a project to remove and replace the LA 132 bridge over the Boeuf River near Buckner in Richland Parish.
The $6.4 million project is set to begin on Wednesday April 12, 2023 with a closure of the bridge, which is located immediately west of the intersection with LA 561.
The project includes the removal and replacement of the original bridge – built in 1966 – with a new concrete structure, pavement patching, asphalt overlay, and related work.
The entire project is anticipated to be complete in late 2024, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that may impact construction timelines.
Alternate route: Detour signage will be in place. Traffic will be detoured via LA 15, LA 135 and LA 132.
Restrictions/Permits: Total bridge closure at the specified location. All traffic will need to detour.
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 1-888-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
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
Map indicates location of bridge closure on LA 132 near Buckner in Richland Parish.