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**EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE** LA 115 over Coulee Des Grues; Avoyelles Parish
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:23:42 PM
LA 115, Avoyelles Parish
Control Section 033-01
Logmile 16.010
Bridge # 080500330116011
Recall 036090


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm, the bridge on LA 115 over COULEE DES GRUES will be closed for emergency bridge repairs. The bridge is located 1.18 MILES SOUTH OF LA 1, in Marksville, LA.

Permit/Detour section
Northbound traffic will detour to LA 114 Westbound to LA 1 Southbound to LA 115.

Southbound traffic will detour to LA 1 Northbound to LA 114 Eastbound to LA 115.

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. Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5184
Email: [email protected]

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
[email protected]