UPDATE - REOPENED - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 793 over slough, Bienville Parish
Friday, June 7, 2024 at 4:22:02 PM
UPDATE - REOPENED - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 793 over slough, Bienville Parish (UPDATE): DOTD advises motorists that these repairs are complete and this bridge has been REOPENED. We appreciate your patience while this work was underway. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(UPDATE): DOTD advises motorists that this bridge closure will be extended through Friday, June 7, 2024 due to recent inclement weather. We appreciate your patience. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Original notification:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, May 20, 2024, the LA 793 over an unnamed waterway in Bienville Parish will be closed.
This closure is scheduled to be in place for approximately 14 days, and is necessary to allow for DOTD crews to performs repairs to the bridge abutment.
This bridge is located approximately 0.72 miles west of the intersection with LA 794 (see included map).
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.
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 bridge closure on LA 793 in Bienville Parish.
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