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DOTD Announcements
LA 542 near Jonesboro in Jackson Parish-NOW OPEN
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 2:29:34 PM

*****LA 542 HAS BEEN REOPENED TO TRAFFIC*****


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 542 just north of the City of Jonesboro in Jackson Parish is CLOSED to through traffic effectively immediately due to a hole in the bridge deck.

This bridge is located 3.4 miles east of US 167 on LA 542.

This closure will be in place until repairs can be complete.

Alternate route: The detour can be accessed using routes LA 811, US 167, and LA 542.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

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.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking or biking near an active work zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]