NOW OPEN: LA 818 west of Ruston in Lincoln Parish
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11:05:19 AM
*****UPDATE: LA 818 WEST OF RUSTON HAS BEEN REOPENED TO TRAFFIC.*****
BRIDGE CLOSURE
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, the Barnett Springs bridge on LA 818 in Lincoln Parish west of Ruston, will be closed approximately 1500 feet south of US 80 to make necessary bridge repairs.
The bridge repairs are anticipated to be complete Friday, August 13, 2021.
DOTD reminds motorists to NEVER drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.
Permit/Detour
The detour route will be US 80, US 167, LA 3061 and LA 818.
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