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DOTD Announcements
*BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE* LA 490 over Cane River; Natchitoches
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:25:33 AM
LA 490, Natchitoches Parish
Control Section 835-08
Logmile 1.013, Milepost 4.140
Bridge # 083500000039082
Recall 039082


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, Bridge #083500000039082 on LA 490 over CANE RIVER will be reduced to one lane for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located 1.0 Mile SouthWest of LA 1, near Chopin, 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]