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NOW OPEN - LA 834 north of Bonita in Morehouse Parsih
Monday, August 11, 2025 at 12:57:13 PM

***NOW OPEN: LA 834 in Morehouse Parish***


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, August 9, 2025, a section of LA 834 in Morehouse Parish will be closed to thru traffic.

This closure is located approximately 5.2 miles west of its intersection with US 165, and is necessary to allow for the replacement of a cross drain pipe that is impacting the integrity of the roadway.

The LA 834 road closure is anticipated to last 2 days, and should be reopened Sunday, August 10, 2025.

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

Restrictions/Permits:

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

Alternate Route:

Detour signage will be in place.

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

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]