**Update** LA 120: Bridges Near Provencal; Natchitoches Parish; H.001146
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 3:37:19 PM
4/26/2022
**UPDATE**
LA 120: Bridges Near Provencal
Natchitoches Parish;
S.P. H.001146.6
CONTROL SECTION 042-07
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that as of Tuesday, April 26, 2022 the Bayou Julien Bridge on LA 120 in Natchitoches Parish is open to traffic. This bridge is located approximately 1.5 Miles West from the intersection of I-49 and LA 120 at Bayou Julien.
4/17/2020
LA 120: Bridges Near Provencal
Natchitoches Parish;
S.P. H.001146.6
CONTROL SECTION 042-07
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 construction will begin on LA 120 in Natchitoches Parish. This work will take place on the bridge located approximately 1.5 Miles West from the intersection of I-49 and LA 120 at the Bayou Julien Bridge.
The intent of this project is to remove timber trestle bridges, improve drainage structures, insert precast concrete piles, cast-in-place concrete slap span bridges, clear and grub, grading, apply in-place cement in the base and subgrade layers, apply lime treatment to the subgrade, and then apply asphalt concrete pavement followed by permanent striping on the roadway and other related work.
The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions. LA 120 will remain closed at this location until further notice. This work is weather dependent.
The project was awarded to the low bidder, W.E. McDonald and Son, LLC, in the amount of $5,188,195.89.
Permit/Detour section
All through traffic will be detoured. The detour route will be I-49 and LA 478.
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.
Media Contact Information
Ms. Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov
Project Contact
Mr. Jared Taylor, P.E.
District 08, Gang 218
Office # 1-318-357-3158
Email address: jared.taylor@la.gov