Willet Loop and Rock Hill Road Bridges; Grant Parish; H.010592; Bridge Work
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 2:56:47 PM
10/18/2016

Grant Parish; Willet Loop and Rock Hill Road Bridges
S.P. No.: H.010592.6
Off System Bridge Project

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday October 24th 2016 construction will begin on the Rock Hill Road bridge in Grant Parish.

The intent of this project is to replace the existing Rock Hill Road Bridge with an 80’ – 4 span concrete bridge to replace the metal tank car pipes on Rock Hill Road. Associated work includes erosion control, laying hotmix on roadway approaching the bridge, seeding and fertilizer, and clearing and grubbing.

The contractor will be closing the Rock Hill Road Site on Monday October 24th and begin process of removing the existing drainage structures. The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions.

The project was awarded to the low bidder, W. E. McDonald & Sons, LLC, in the amount of $711,278.20. The work associated with this project should take approximately 110 working days to complete.

Permit/Detour Section
Rock Hill Road is a non-state, off-system route and will be closed for the duration of the construction at this site.

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

Additional Information
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.

Media Contact Information
Ms. Cindy Dorfner, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
Email: cindy.dorfner@la.gov

Project Contact
Mr. David Pugh, Project Engineer
District 08, Gang 258
Office # 1-318-627-5522 or 1-318-627-5457
Email address: David.Pugh@LA.GOV