DOTD announces emergency work for Estherwood Pontoon Bridge to begin June 9
Friday, June 06, 2025 at 2:29:32 PM
ESTHERWOOD, La. - Today, the Louisiana DOTD announced that an emergency contract is now in place to make repairs to the Estherwood Pontoon Bridge in Acadia Parish.
Work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 9, 2025, and will include addressing the structural and mechanical needs of the pontoon bridge.
Work is estimated to last approximately six weeks. During this time, the structure will remain closed to all traffic.
Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route.
DOTD TRAVEL RESOURCES
DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.
- MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
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