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LA 506, Caldwell Parish, H.002650 *Update: OPEN*
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12:19:31 PM
Update (8/15/2025): LA 506 bridge replacement project is complete and is open to all vehicular traffic.


Update (7/1/2025): The bridge replacement on LA 506 project will be extended until Friday, August 15, 2025.

Update (5/12/2025):
DOTD has an agreement in place with Gilchrist Construction Company to complete the remaining work for the bridge replacement project on LA 506. Work is expected to begin with crews on location beginning Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with an estimated completion of Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Contact for this project:
Contractor: Gilchrist Construction Company, LLC – 318-448-3565
ADA Operations District 58: Bridget Ellerbe, P.E. – 318-649-2163

Permit/Detour: Vehicles must detour using US 165 to LA 127 to Hooterville Road.

Safety Reminder:
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.

Additional Information:
Call (318) 412-3100 or (800) 256-1610 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices or the DOTD Facebook page.


Update (12/23/2024):
LA 506 in Caldwell Parish (H.002650) closure is extended until Tuesday, July 1, 2025.



Update (9/9/2024):
LA 506 in Caldwell Parish (H.002650) closure is extended until Wednesday, January 1, 2025.



Update (3/12/2024):
LA 506 in Caldwell Parish (H.002650) closure is extended until Sunday, September 1, 2024.



Update (6/24/2023):
LA 506 in Caldwell Parish (H.002650) closure is extended until Friday, March 22, 2024.



Update (9/30/2022):
LA 506 in Caldwell Parish (H.002650) closure is extended until Friday, July 28, 2023.



Update (3/4/2022):
LA 506 in Caldwell Parish (H.002650) closure is extended until Friday, October 21, 2022.



Update (9/27/2021):
LA 506 in Caldwell Parish closure is extended until Tuesday, March 22, 2022.


Update (12/8/2020): LA 506 in Caldwell Parish closure is extended until Friday, October 1, 2021.



(1/9/2019) LA 506 in Caldwell Parish approximately 6.4 miles west to the west of US 165 to the intersection of Hooterville Road will be closed beginning Thursday, January 17, 2019, at 7:00 a.m. until Sunday, January 17, 2021. This closure is required to allow for the scheduled removal and construction of six bridges.

Contact for this project:
Contractor: W. E. McDonald & Son, LLC – 318-748-7074
DOTD Project Engineer: Bridget Ellerbe, P.E. – 318-649-2163

Permit/Detour:
Vehicles must detour using US 165 to LA 127 to Hooterville Road.

Safety Reminder:
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.

Additional Information:
Call (318) 412-3100 or (800) 256-1610 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices or the DOTD Facebook page.