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**BRIDGE CLOSURE TO All COMMERCIAL TRUCK TRAFFIC**LA 121; RAPIDES PARISH
Friday, December 22, 2023 at 5:29:51 PM

**BRIDGE CLOSURE TO All COMMERCIAL TRUCK TRAFFIC**LA 121; RAPIDES PARISH


Rapides Parish, LA 121
Milepost 4.33, Bridge # 029-05-0433-1
Control Section 029-05
Recall No. 039740


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge # 029-05-0433-1 on LA 121 over Unnamed Creek will be closed to all commercial truck traffic until the replacement bridges can be placed in service.

The bridge is in Rapides Parish on LA 121 over Unnamed Creek and is located 0.28 miles southwest of the LA 121/LA 461 intersection near the Hineston community.

Permit/Detour:

Northbound traffic will be detoured to LA 489 North to LA 465 South to LA 121.

Southbound traffic will be detoured to LA 465 North to LA 489 South to LA 121.

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

Media Contact:
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 08
Phone: (318) 549-8402
[email protected]