EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE – LA 1 bridge over Caddo Lake in Caddo Parish
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 1:58:45 PM

EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE – LA 1 bridge over Caddo Lake in Caddo Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the LA 1 bridge over Caddo Lake in Caddo Parish has been closed until further notice due to emergency repairs that will have to be made to the structure.

DOTD engineers are currently assessing damage to the bridge and once that process is complete, a timeline for repairs may be available.

Alternate Route: Total bridge closure. ALL traffic will be detoured through the Town of Mooringsport via LA 538 to LA 169 to LA 1.

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