BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that next week crews will begin work to remove the wooden bridge deck currently on the La. 70 Bayou Pierre Part Bridge and reinstall a steel grid bridge deck.
The bridge is located just north of Pierre Part between Lee Drive and Bayou Drive. Work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 26 and finish by Thursday, March 28.
Drivers may experience some delays in this area due to alternating lane closures. 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.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 930 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state’s aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.
For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD’s Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.