UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 517 near Bryceland, Bienville Parish
Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:50:29 PM
UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 517 near Bryceland, Bienville Parish (UPDATE 8/25/2023): DOTD advises motorists that these repairs are complete and this bridge has been REOPENED. We appreciate your patience while this work was underway. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Original notification:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, August 14, 2023, the LA 517 bridge over an unnamed creek near Bryceland in Bienville Parish will be closed for necessary repair.
This closure is anticipated to last approximately 12 days.
This bridge is located approximately 3.89 miles north of the intersection with LA 9 (see included map).
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.
Alternate Route: LA 516 or US 80.
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:
Erin Buchanan Public Information Officer Shreveport-Bossier District (318) 549-8402 [email protected]

Map indicates location of bridge closure on LA 517 in Bienville Parish.
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