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NOW OPEN - LA 563 north of Simsboro in Lincoln Parish
Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11:56:12 AM

****NOW OPEN: LA 563 in Lincoln Parish****


UPDATE (9/23/2024) - Due to unforeseen weather and work delays, this closure will be reopened on Friday, September 27, 2024.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, beginning on Saturday, September 21st, the LA 563 Bridge over Walnut Creek north of Simsboro in Lincoln Parish will be closed for necessary bridge repairs.

The bridge will be closed approximately 1.8 miles north of LA 544.

The closure is anticipated to last 2 days, and should be open Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Restrictions/Permits:

Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.

Alternate Route:

A detour route will be signed and provided for the duration of the closure. All vehicles must detour using LA 563, LA 544, LA 151 and LA 146.

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
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]