**BRIDGE CLOSURE**; LA 1 - Simmesport Bridge; Avoyelles Parish
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 3:07:41 PM
Avoyelles Parish, LA 1
Milepost 212.81, Bridge # 0520500001
Control Section 052-05
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that bridge #0520500001 (Simmesport Bridge) will be closed to all traffic for intermittent 15 minute periods from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 for aerial bridge inspection. Traffic will be allowed across the bridge between the 15-minute closure periods.
This structure is on LA 1 over the Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, LA and is located at logmile 0.00. Bridge is located 0.18 miles east of the LA 1/LA 105 intersection.
Permit/Detour Section
No detour will be provided since bridge will only be closed to traffic for 15 minute periods intermittently and traffic will be allowed across the bridge between the 15-minute closure periods.
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
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.
Media Contact Information
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08
318-549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
Project Contact
Lance Broom; District 08 Bridge Engineer
(318) 561-5184, (318) 201-3635
Lance.broom@la.gov