**UPDATE: BRIDGE RE-OPENED** US 71 over Little Natchez Bayou; Winn Parish
Tuesday, November 02, 2021 at 3:25:55 PM
**UPDATE**

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge # 009-04-0526-1 on US 71 over Little Natchez Bayou is NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

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**UPDATE**

Due to material procurement issues, this bridge closure has been extend thru Friday, November 5, 2021.

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Winn Parish, US 71
Milepost 119.34, Bridge # 009-04-0526-1
Control Section 009-04
Recall No. 044810

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge # 009-04-0526-1 on US 71 over Little Natchez Bayou will be immediately closed to all traffic for emergency repairs. The duration of the closure is expected to be 7 days. The bridge is in Winn Parish on US 71 over Little Natchez Bayou and is located 0.58 miles north of the LA 477/US 71 intersection in St. Maurice, LA.

Permit/Detour Section
Eastbound traffic will be detoured east on US 84 at Clarence to LA 477 south to St. Maurice.

Westbound traffic will be detoured north on LA 477 at St. Maurice to US 84 west to Clarence.

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