DOTD announces start of $6.9M state-funded project on LA 699 in Vermilion Parish
Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:56:04 PM
VERMILION PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday, August 11, construction will begin on a $6.9 million preservation project on La. 699 from its intersection with La. 35 to its western junction with La. 343.
SCOPE OF WORK
The project consists of drainage structures, culvert rehab, soil cement operations, pavement patching, milling asphalt concrete, asphalt concrete overlay, pavement markings, and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work is estimated to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAVEL IMPACTS
There will be alternating lanes closures throughout this project.
The road will be open to regular traffic with a 12-foot maximum lane restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone beginning Monday, August 11.
Emergency vehicles will have access to this area but may encounter delays.
The project is estimated for completion by March of 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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