UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 3015 over Bayou Castor, DeSoto Parish
Wednesday, January 08, 2025 at 2:17:17 PM

UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 3015 over Bayou Castor, DeSoto Parish


(UPDATE 1/8/2025): DOTD advises motorists that these repairs are complete and LA 3015 in DeSoto Parish has been REOPENED. We appreciate your patience while this work was underway.
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Original notification:

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, January 6, 2025, the LA 3015 bridge over Bayou Castor near the Village of Longstreet in DeSoto Parish will be closed.

This closure is anticipated to last until Thursday, January 9, 2025, and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to perform necessary pile repair.

This bridge is located approximately 1.8 miles east of the intersection with LA 5. (see included map)

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to use an alternate route.

Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.

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. 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 travel 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 X (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 3015 over Bayou Castor in DeSoto Parish.