*BRIDGE CLOSURE* Setliff Road Bridge; LA 119; Rapides Parish
Monday, April 04, 2022 at 2:34:34 PM
Dixie Church & Setliff Road Bridges; Rapides Parish;
Concrete Slab Span Bridge; SPN: H.011531

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that beginning Monday April 11, 2022 at 7:00 am, weather permitting, Setliff Road (Bridge) work will begin. Setliff Road will be closed 0.75 miles from the intersection of Pine Coupee Road or 2.8 miles from the intersection of LA 119. This work is needed to replace an existing Tank Car with a new Concrete Slab Span Bridge. This is an off system bridge project for the Rapides Parish Highway Department that was awarded to Merrick Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,098,063.50 This work is expected to last approximately 4 months.

Permit/Detour section
There are no detours at this time.

Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas 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. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Email: steve.buskie@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