UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE – LA 143 in Ouachita Parish
Wednesday, April 04, 2018 at 9:25:26 AM

UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE – LA 143 in Ouachita Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 143 at a point 6.2 miles North of LA 616 (Arkansas Rd.) and 9 miles South of LA 2 (Farmerville Hwy) remains closed at this time. The bridge on LA 143 will have to undergo necessary repairs due damage as a result of recent high water before the structure can be opened.

DOTD will notify when those repairs have been completed and the roadway is reopened.

Alternate Route: N/A

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 05
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov