UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 501 over Burnt Cabin Creek, Bienville Parish
Monday, January 22, 2024 at 3:36:36 PM
UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 501 over Burnt Cabin Creek, Bienville Parish (UPDATE 1/22/2024): This work is complete and the roadway has been REOPENED. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Original notice:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, January 8, 2024, LA 501 over Burnt Cabin Creek in Bienville Parish will be closed.
This closure is scheduled to last approximately four days, and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to perform repairs to the bridge abutment.
This bridge is located approximately three miles south of the LA 155 intersection near the Village of Friendship.
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. ALL vehicles will need to detour.
Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.
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 LA 501 bridge over Burnt Cabin Creek in Bienville Parish.
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