**BRIDGE CLOSURE** LA 454; over Wiggins Bayou; Avoyelles Parish
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 4:36:14 PM
Avoyelles Parish, LA 454
Milepost 4.12, Bridge # 370-01-0412-1
Control Section 370-01
Recall No. 036400
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge # 370-01-0412-1 on LA 454 over Wiggins Bayou will be immediately closed to all traffic due to severe erosion and scour. The duration of the closure has yet to be determined. The bridge is in Avoyelles Parish on LA 454 over Wiggins Bayou and is located 4.12 miles southwest of the LA 107/LA 454 intersection at Effie, LA.
Permit/Detour section
Eastbound traffic will be detoured south on LA 107 to LA 454 west.
Westbound traffic will be detoured north on LA 107 to LA 454 east.
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.
Project Contact
Mr. Lance Broom, PE
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5184
Email: Lance.Broom@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov