Road Closure: LA 144/Jackson Parish
Friday, April 16, 2021 at 1:52:00 PM
****This closure, originally scheduled to begin April 19, 2021, has been postponed to April 26, 2021 due to weather.****

ROAD CLOSURE: LA 144 / JACKSON PARISH

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning Monday, April 19, 2021, LA 144 will be closed to thru traffic approximately 2.9 miles north of its junction with LA 34. This road closure is necessary to allow for the replacement of the existing bridge with concrete pipes. The current estimation for the reopening of LA 144 at this location is May 10, 2021.

Alternate Route
Detour routes will be provided as follows: LA 151, LA 546, and LA 34.


Restrictions/Permits: N/A

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 work zone.
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). 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

Matt Jantz, PE
Project Engineer
District 05
(318) 251-4117
Matthew.Jantz@la.gov

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 04
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov