BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 583 over Bee Bayou in Richland Parish
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1:59:31 PM
Update 12/1/2025: Construction continues on this project.
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, November 10, 2025, LA 583 will be closed to all traffic approximately 1 mile North of I-20, in Richland Parish.
The purpose of this bridge closure is to replace the LA 583 bridge over Bee Bayou. The bridge is expected to reopen early 2026. Also, in-place cement treated base and an asphalt overlay will be installed from South of I-20 to US 80 along LA 583.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
PERMIT/DETOUR:
A detour route will be posted along I-20, LA 609 and US 80.
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.
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-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]
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