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DOTD Announcements
**BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE* LA 485 over Bayou Pierre; Natchitoches Parish
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:29:11 PM
LA 485, Natchitoches Parish
Logmile 6.110, Milepost 15.873
Bridge # 083501150206081
Control Section 115-02
Recall 038622


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, May 13, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, Bridge #083501150206081 on LA 485 over BAYOU PIERRE will be reduced to one lane for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located 5.30 MI E OF INTERSECTION LA 485 & I-49, near Powhatan, 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. Jonathan Miller
Bridge Inspection Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5223
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]