NOW OPEN: LA 556 near Cartwright in Jackson Parish
Friday, July 10, 2020 at 3:43:38 PM
*****UPDATE: LA 556 NEAR CARTWRIGHT REOPENED TO THRU TRAFFIC.*****

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the South Choudrant Creek bridge on LA 556 near Cartwright in Jackson Parish is closed, approximately 4.0 miles east of LA 145.

The bridge will be closed for approximately 2 weeks, so that necessary repairs can be made.

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

PERMIT/DETOUR
The detour route will be LA 556, LA 144, LA 151, US 80 and LA 145.

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 construction zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). 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
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov