DOTD announces start for upcoming $4 million roadway improvement project on La. 347 in St. Martin Parish
Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:43:13 AM
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday, August 11, 2025, construction will commence on a $4 million dollar project on La. 347 from Will Angelle Road to La. 686 in St. Martin Parish.
PROJECT SCOPE
This project consist of roadway patching, milling, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
The work is estimated to take place Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAVEL IMPACTS
Intermittent lane closures will be required to perform the work, therefore, drivers should expect delays.
Emergency vehicles will have access through this area.
The road will be open to regular traffic with a 12-foot lane restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone.
The project is estimated to be complete April 2026.
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.
DOTD TRAVEL RESOURCES
DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.
- MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
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