UPDATE: *NOW OPEN* BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 838 near Cheniere in Ouachita Parish
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 8:39:47 AM
*NOW OPEN*
LA 838 in Ouachita Parish is now open.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, January, 24, 2023, LA 838 will be closed to thru traffic.
This bridge is located approximately 1.8 miles west of its intersection with LA 3033 in Ouachita Parish.
This road closure is necessary to allow for routine bridge maintenance.
The LA 838 bridge closure is anticipated to last 2 weeks, and should be reopened Friday, February 3, 2023.
DOTD reminds motorists to NEVER drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.
Permit/Detour:
The detour route will be LA 838, LA 546, I-20, and LA 617.
Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for the work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app 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 wwwsp.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
Contact information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Monroe District
Phone # 318-549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov