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DOTD Announces Bridge Closure on LA 10 in St. Landry Parish
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:08:19 AM
UPDATE: This closure has been postponed until Monday, January 12, 2026.



St. Landry Parish, La.
— The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Wednesday, December 3, 2025, a closure will begin on Bayou Tawpaw Bridge on LA 10 near Melville to remove and replace the existing bridge structure.

Detours for this closure include the following:

EASTBOUND TRAFFIC
Travel east on LA 360, and then south on LA 105

WESTBOUND TRAFFIC
Travel north on LA 105, and then west on LA 360

Emergency Vehicles will not have access to the area.

Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information:
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org 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.