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DOTD Announcements
NOW OPEN: LA 838 near Cheniere in Ouachita Parish
Monday, October 24, 2022 at 6:18:19 PM

*****UPDATE: LA 838 NEAR CHENIERE HAS BEEN REOPENED TO TRAFFIC.*****


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, October, 22, 2022, LA 838 will be closed to thru traffic.

This bridge is located approximately 4.3 miles east of its intersection with LA 546 in Ouachita Parish.

This road closure is necessary to allow for routine bridge maintenance.

The LA 838 road closure is anticipated to last 2 days, and should be reopened Sunday, October 23, 2022.

DOTD reminds motorists to NEVER drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.

Safety Reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for the work crews and their equipment.

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 wwwsp.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Contact information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Monroe District
Phone # 318-549-8402
[email protected]