UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 480 over Boggy Lake in Red River Parish
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:07:07 AM
UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 480 over Boggy Lake in Red River Parish
(UPDATE 10/15/2025): DOTD advises motorists that repairs are complete and the LA 480 bridge over Boggy Lake in Red River Parish has been reopened.
We appreciate your patience while this necessary work was underway.
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Original notification - 10/6/2025:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, October 13, 2025, the LA 480 bridge over Boggy Lake in Red River Parish will be closed.
This closure is scheduled to be in place for three (3) days, and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to perform bridge piling repairs to ensure the structure remains in service to the community.
This bridge is located approximately 4.8 miles south of the Town of Coushatta. (see included map)
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
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 travel 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 X (Twitter) pages.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
Map indicates location of bridge closure on LA 480 over Boggy Lake in Red River Parish.
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