ROAD CLOSURE: LA 159 Bridge over Cypress Creek in Webster Parish
Friday, December 08, 2017 at 10:10:33 AM

ROAD CLOSURE: LA 159 Bridge over Cypress Creek in Webster Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the LA 159 bridge over Cypress Bayou near Shonglaoo in Webster Parish is CLOSED. This bridge is located approximately 3.67 miles north of the junction of LA 157 and 0.03 miles south of the Arkansas/Louisiana state line.

The bridge is expected to be closed for seven (7) days for piling repair.

Alternate Route: ALL vehicles must detour using LA 615, US 79, Ark. 98, Ark. 19 and LA 159.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

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 work zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). 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
District 04
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov