**Update** Bridge Reopens at 3:00 pm; Prairie Bayou and Drainage Bridges: Avoyelles Parish; H.013985
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 8:28:08 AM
June 6, 2023
S.P. No. H.013985 - Local: Prairie Bayou and Drainage Bridges
Str. No 080531111920501 - Beauboeuf Road Bridge
Avoyelles Parish
The bridge on Beauboeuf Road will be open at 3:00pm today (6/6/23).
January 11, 2023
S.P. No. H.013985 - Local: Prairie Bayou and Drainage Bridges
Str. No 080531111920501 - Beauboeuf Road Bridge
Avoyelles Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that, weather permitting, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 am, Beauboeuf Road Bridge will be closed to all traffic. The purpose of this closure is to remove the existing timber bridge and replace it with a concrete slab span bridge. The bridge closure is expected to last four months.
This construction project consists of 3 bridges located on Pat LaBorde Road, Beauboeuf Road, and Guillot Road. The work consists of clearing and grubbing, removal of bridge, grading, aggregate surface course, precast concrete piles, concrete slab bridges, and related work.
This contract was awarded to Merrick, LLC in the amount of $2,080,466.35.
Permit/Detour section
Beauboeuf Road will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the bridge construction.
The detour is as follows:
Eastbound traffic will travel west on Beauboeuf Road to the intersection of LA 115. From there, proceed south on LA 115 to the intersection of LA 1192. From there, travel east on LA 1192 to the intersection of Beauboeuf Road.
Westbound traffic will travel east on Beauboeuf Road to the intersection of LA 1192, then travel west on LA 1192 to the intersection of LA 115. From there, proceed north on LA 115 to the intersection of Beauboeuf Road.
The detour route will be identified with proper construction signage. All emergency agencies will be notified of the bridge closure.
Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.
Project Contact
Mr. Justin Moreau, P.E.
Avoyelles Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 346-4582 or (318) 346-2084
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Ms. LaDeidra Druilhet
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (337) 262-6133
Email: [email protected]
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