**EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE** LA 1; Simmesport Bridge; over Atchafalaya River; Avoyelles Parish
Monday, July 20, 2020 at 2:15:17 PM
**EMERGENCY CLOSURE**

LA 1 (Simmesport Bridge) over Atchafalaya River, Avoyelles Parish
Bridge number 052-05-0000-1

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Tuesday, July 21, 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 emergency navigation light repair. 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.

Permit/Detour section
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.

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites 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:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov

Project Contact
Mr. Lance Broom, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5184
Email: Lance.Broom@la.gov