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DOTD Announcements
*BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE* LA 8 over Forker Creek; Vernon Parish
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 8:50:48 AM
LA 8, Vernon Parish
Logmile 1.559, Milepost 1.915
Control Section 029-02
Bridge # 085800290201561
Recall 042710


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, weather permitting, Bridge#085800290201561 on LA 8 over FORKER CREEK will be reduced to one lane for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located 0.1 MI. E OF W JCT. LA 111.

Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed as one lane will be open at all times. 12 ft of horizontal clearance will be available in the open lane.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites 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. Rylan Sharbono
Bridge Engineer Intern
Office: (318) 561-5126
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Lance Broom, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5184
Email: [email protected]

Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
[email protected]