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BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 783 over Bayou Chicot, Red River Parish
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 9:52:38 AM

BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 783 over Bayou Chicot, Red River Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., the LA 783 bridge over Bayou Chicot in Red River Parish will be closed.

This bridge closure is scheduled to take place for two weeks, and is necessary for DOTD crews to perform bridge maintenance.

This bridge is located approximately 5.2 miles north of the intersection of LA 783 and US 71.

Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.

Permits/Restrictions: Total bridge closure. All vehicles will need to 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 I-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
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]

Map indicates location of bridge closure on LA 783 over Bayou Chicot in Red River Parish.