NOW OPEN: LA 542 north of Jonesboro in Jackson Parish
Monday, July 27, 2020 at 4:27:20 PM
*****UPDATE: LA 542 NORTH OF JONESBORO REOPENED TO THRU TRAFFIC.*****
BRIDGE CLOSURE
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, LA 542 in Jackson Parish near Jonesboro, will be closed at a location 1.1 miles east of US 167 to make necessary bridge repairs.
The bridge closure is anticipated to last for two weeks.
DOTD reminds motorists to NEVER drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.
Permit/Detour
The detour route will be US 167, LA 813, and LA 542.
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
Joseph Hicks, P.E.
District Bridge Engineer
District 05
phone#: (318) 342-0137
email: Joseph.Hicks2@la.gov