US 80 UPPR at Sicard Bridge Closure Monroe Ouachita Parish H.000169
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 3:52:32 PM
UPDATE: Due to weather and construction delays, the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at Sicard along US 80 is anticipated to be closed an additional two weeks.
Due to construction sequencing, the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at Sicard along US 80 will be closed beginning Sunday, November 4th, 2018, at 4:00 PM. This closure is anticipate to take approximately 14 days.
Beginning Monday, October 29, 2018, Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at US 80 will be closed. This closure is required to allow contractors to construct a roadway to allow traffic to transfer to the newly constructed bridge. The extent of this work is anticipated to take approximately 14 days to complete.
Permit / Detour section
Restrictions: No restrictions noted. The roadway will be closed to through traffic.
Detour: The detour route around this road closure will be accessed as follows:
EASTBOUND: Traffic will head east on LA 139 past the bridge, approximately 4.5 miles, and turn right on LA 594. Traffic will then travel south on LA 594 for approximately 4.25 miles, to be routed back on US 80.
WESTBOUND: Traffic will head north on LA 594 past the intersection of US 80 and LA 594, approximately 4.25 miles, and turn left on LA 139. Traffic will then travel east on LA 139 for approximately 4.5 miles, to be routed back on US 80.
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 or the DOTD Facebook page.
DOTD Contact
Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Phone # 318-549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov