DOTD announces times for movable bridge closures in Acadiana
Friday, September 13, 2024 at 11:10:30 AM
UPDATE #3: All movable bridges in Acadiana have returned to normal operations.

UPDATE #2: Jeanerette Bridge over the Bayou Teche on La. 671 has returned to normal operations.
UPDATE: DOTD announces that the following movable bridges are without power and are closed to marine traffic.

  • IBERIA PARISH - Jeanerette Bridge over Bayou Teche on La. 671
  • ST. MARY PARISH - Adeline Bridge over the Bayou Teche on La. 670

All other movable bridges in Acadiana have returned to normal operations.


ACADIANA REGION, LA - With the threat of severe weather, DOTD announces that beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the following movable bridges located in the Acadiana region will be closed at the following times:

  • Humble Canal Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 2 p.m.
  • Little Prairie Bridge will be closed to marine traffic at 4 p.m.
  • La. 14 Bypass Bridge will be closed to marine traffic at 4 p.m.
  • Perry Bridge will be closed to marine traffic at 8 p.m.
  • Delcambre Bridge will be closed to marine traffic at 9 p.m.

All other movable bridges in the Acadiana region will cease operations beginning at midnight on Wednesday, September 11.

Additional Information
DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.

  • MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
  • 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).


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