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DOTD Announcements
**UPDATE** - *BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE* LA 1 over Old River; Natchitoches Parish
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 4:54:21 PM
**UPDATE**
The work being done on this bridge has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

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LA 1, Natchitoches Parish
Control Section 053-04
Logmile 0.000, Milepost 303.701
Bridge # 083500000080580
Recall 038830


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, weather permitting, Bridge #083500000080580 on LA 1 over OLD RIVER will be reduced to one lane for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located 0.09 miles North of the South Junction with LA 493, near Montrose, LA.

Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed as one lane will be open at all times. Please no wide loads.

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]