**UPDATE - REOPENED** Hwy 117 over Relief Slough; Natchitoches Parish
Friday, August 17, 2018 at 12:11:25 PM
**8/17/2018**
**BRIDGE RE-OPENED**
Hwy 117; Natchitoches Parish
Bridge No. 1140204611
Control Section 114-02
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that effective immediately the bridge on LA 117 over Relief Slough, located approximately 0.91 miles north of the LA 117/LA 118 intersection, is open to all traffic.
EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE
Hwy 117; Natchitoches Parish
Bridge No. 1140204611
Control Section 114-02
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that effective immediately the bridge on LA 117 over Relief Slough, located approximately 0.91 miles north of the LA 117/LA 118 intersection, is closed to all traffic. Due to the uncertainty and complexity of the repairs, the length of time required to complete the repairs is undetermined at this time.
Permit/Detour section
Northbound traffic will be detoured to LA 118 West to US 171 North to LA 6 East to LA 117.
Southbound traffic will be detoured to LA 6 West To US 171 South to LA 118 East to LA 117.
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.
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.
Project Contact
Lance Broom, PE
Office: 318-561-5184
Cell: 318-201-3635
Email: lance.broom@la.gov