LA6: Youngs Bayou Bridges; Natchitoches Parish; H.013821
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:46:33 AM
12/29/2025
LA6: Youngs Bayou Bridges
Natchitoches Parish
S.P. H.013821
Control Section 034-05
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that on Monday, January 5th, 2026 construction will begin on LA6 Eastbound and Westbound in Natchitoches Parish. This work will begin on LA6 near Settles Boat Landing Road and proceed to the intersection with Route LA1.
The intent of this project is to strengthen the abutments and address drainage. Related work will include clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage structures, class II base course, asphalt concrete pavement, and soil nail walls.
The contractor will be required to maintain thru traffic at all times, but single lane closures and delays can be expected. The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions.
The project was awarded to the low bidder, Siema Construction, LLC of Scott, Louisiana in the amount of $2,854,750.00. The work associated with this project should take approximately 160 working days to complete.
Permit/Detour section
Thru traffic will be maintained at all times. There will be no detour routes for this project.
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.
Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out of state travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Website at http://www.511la.org/. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the La DOTD website @ http://www.dotd.la.gov/ and the DOTD Facebook page.
Media Contact Information
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]
Project Contacts
Mr. Jared Taylor, M.S., P.E.
Area Engineer for Grant, Natchitoches, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5120
Email: [email protected]
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