UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 518 over Bayou D’Arbonne in Claiborne Parish
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:40:35 AM
UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 518 over Bayou D’Arbonne in Claiborne Parish
(UPDATE 1/19/2026): DOTD advises motorists that repairs are complete and the LA 518 bridge over Bayou D'Arbonne in Claiborne Parish has been reopened to traffic.
We appreciate your patience while this important work was underway.
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Original notification - 1/5/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the LA 518 bridge over Bayou D’Arbonne in Claiborne Parish will be closed.
This closure is anticipated to last until Saturday, January 17, 2026, and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to perform repairs to the bridge piling.
This bridge is located approximately 2.6 miles north of the intersection with LA 146 near Lake Claiborne (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 518 over Bayou D'Arbonne in Claiborne Parish.
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