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NOW OPEN - LA 151 north of Calhoun in Ouachita Parish
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3:55:24 PM

****NOW OPEN: LA 151 in Ouachita Parish****


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, March, 31, 2025, the LA 151 Bridge over Cockerel Creek will be closed to thru traffic.

This bridge is located approximately 1.25 miles north of its intersection with LA 837, north of Calhoun, in Ouachita Parish.

This bridge closure is necessary to allow for routine bridge maintenance.

The LA 151 bridge closure is anticipated to last 2 weeks, and should be reopened Friday, April 11, 2025.

DOTD reminds motorists to NEVER drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.

Permit/Detour:

The detour route will be LA 151, I-20 and LA 145.

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]