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**UPDATE-BRIDGE CLOSURE** LA 119 over Creek; Natchitoches Parish
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:26:42 PM
**UPDATE**

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises the public that the bridge inspection to be done to Bridge #083501180300511 on LA 119 over Creek, has been rescheduled for tomorrow, May 16th, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, weather permitting.

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LA 119, Natchitoches Parish
Control Section 118-03
Logmile 0.771, Milepost 6.532
Bridge # 083501180300511
Recall 038800


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, Bridge #083501180300511 on LA 119 over CREEK will be closed for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located 6.55 MI. NORTH OF LA 8 near Gorum, LA.

Permit/Detour section
Northbound traffic will detour to LA 8 Eastbound to I 49 Northbound to LA 119. Southbound traffic will detour to I-49 Southbound to LA 8 Westbound to LA 119.

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: jonathan.miller@la.gov

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
erin.buchanan@la.gov