UPDATE (1/5/2026): Bridge Closed
• Construction on the roadway approaches connecting to the bridge on both the north and south sides is ongoing, weather permitting.
UPDATE (12/1/2025): Bridge Closed
• The bridge is now complete.
• Construction on the roadway approaches connecting to the bridge on both the north and south sides is ongoing, weather permitting.
UPDATE (11/3/2025): This bridge remains closed.
The bridge decks are near completion. Steel has been tied for the barrier rails.
UPDATE (10/1/2025): This bridge remains closed. The bridge decks are near completion.
UPDATE (9/2/2025): This bridge remains closed.
UPDATE (8/4/2025): This bridge remains closed.
UPDATE (7/1/2025): This bridge remains closed.
UPDATE (6/2/2025): This bridge remains closed.
UPDATE (2/13/2025): This bridge remains closed.
ROAD CLOSURE: McLemore Road bridge over Bee Bayou, Richland Parish
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July 18, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the McLemore Road bridge over Bee Bayou in Richland Parish is currently closed.
This closure is necessary to allow the contractor to complete the removal and replacement of the existing bridge structure.
Alternate route: Detour signage will be in place.
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure. All vehicles must detour.
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 construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app 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:
Hamid Belfassi, M.S.,P.E., PMP, CCM
Project Engineer
Monroe Construction Office-Unit 205
8010 Desiard St.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 342-0222
Email [email protected]
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]