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**UPDATE: BRIDGE OPEN** LA 8; Boyce Bridge; Rapides & Grant Parish
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:53:32 AM
1-22-2025
**UPDATE**
**BRIDGE OPEN**
LA 8 (Richard S Thompson Memorial Bridge)
Rapides & Grant Parishes


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that effective immediately the LA 8 Bridge (often referred to as the Boyce Bridge), over the Red River in Rapides and Grant Parishes, is open to all traffic.





Bridge Closure
LA 8 (Richard S Thompson Memorial Bridge)
Rapides & Grant Parishes


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that effective immediately the LA 8 Bridge (often referred to as the Boyce Bridge), over the Red River in Rapides and Grant Parishes, will be closed due to anticipated winter weather conditions.

This closure will remain in effect until the roadway has been deemed safe for travel

DOTD encourages the public to avoid all unnecessary travel during inclement weather.

Permit/Detour Section
No detour will be provided for this closure. Motorist are encouraged to cross the Red River at the Curtis Coleman Bridge.

Safety Reminder
DOTD advises the public that the forecasted weather conditions may result in hazardous driving conditions on state roads and bridges in various regions of Louisiana. During inclement weather, motorists should avoid all unnecessary travel. If travel is unavoidable, drivers will need to use EXTREME caution. DOTD will be monitoring the bridges and elevated structures, and will be ready to apply salt over affected bridges, remove fallen trees from the roadway, and close routes as needed.

Additional Information
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel 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 X (Twitter) pages.

DOTD Contact
Alexandria District Emergency Operations Center
(318) 561-5233

Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
Phone: (318) 549-8402
[email protected]