NOW OPEN: LA 603 south of Tallulah in Madison Parish
Friday, August 14, 2020 at 4:05:37 PM
*****UPDATE: LA 603 SOUTH OF TALLULAH REOPENED TO THRU TRAFFIC.*****
BRIDGE CLOSURE
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, August 24, 2020, the Harper Bayou Bridge on LA 603 in Madison Parish near Afton, will be closed approximately 5 miles east of US 65 to make necessary bridge repairs.
The bridge repairs are anticipated to be complete Friday, September 25, 2020.
DOTD reminds motorists to NEVER drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.
Permit/Detour
The detour route will be LA 603 and US 65.
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