CORRECTION - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 1 (Simmesport Bridge) over Atchafalaya River, Avoyelles Parish
Tuesday, July 07, 2020 at 2:57:27 PM
CORRECTION - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 1 (Simmesport Bridge) over Atchafalaya River, Avoyelles Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, the LA 1 (Simmesport Bridge) in Avoyelles Parish will be closed to all traffic for intermittent 15 minute periods from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to allow for aerial bridge inspection.
Traffic will be allowed to cross the bridge between the 15-minute closure periods.
This bridge is located on LA 1 over the Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, and is located at logmile 0.00. The structure is located 0.18 miles east of the LA 1/LA 105 intersection.
Alternate Route: No detour will be provided since the bridge will only be closed to traffic for 15 minute periods intermittently, and traffic will be allowed to cross the bridge between the 15-minute closure periods.
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 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
Alexandria District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov