PROJECT UPDATE – LA 160 bridge replacements over Dorcheat, Webster Parish
Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:16:36 PM
PROJECT UPDATE – LA 160 bridge replacements over Dorcheat, Webster Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the first of four bridges has been removed and replaced along LA 160 in Webster Parish as part of an ongoing $9.4 million project. The largest bridge of the four, over Dorcheat Bayou, is now complete.
The contractor has now mobilized to begin work on the other three smaller bridges located over Dorcheat Relief in close proximity to each other, just east of the first bridge, and will begin removing all three simultaneously to prepare for replacement. (see included map)
The replacement of the three bridges is anticipated to take approximately one year, with progress always dependent on weather and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
Other work associated with these bridge replacements includes grading, drainage structures, pavement patching, roadway base, and asphalt overlay.
Motorists are currently detouring using US 371, LA 2, and LA 159.
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
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
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
Map indicates location of remaining bridge replacements on LA 160 over Dorcheat in Webster Parish.
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