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LA 849, Caldwell Parish *Update: OPEN*
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:06:31 AM
Update (3/5/2026): LA 849 in Caldwell Parish (Project#H.015777) cross drain replacement is completed and is still under the alternating lane closures with the contractor providing a pilot car under the existing notice for LA 126 and LA 849.


Update (2/26/2026): LA 849 in Caldwell Parish (Project#H.015777) will be closed just south of Little Star Road beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, through Thursday, March 5, 2026, for the contractor to complete a cross drain replacement.

Detour/Permit: LA 850 to US 165 to LA 126.


Update (2/23/2026): LA 849 in Caldwell Parish (Project#H.015777) will not be closed. The work will be completed under alternating lane closures.

Detour/Permit: Alternating lane closures. No detour necessary.


Update (2/16/2026): LA 849 in Caldwell Parish (Project#H.015777) will be closed just south of Little Star Rd beginning Friday, February 20, 2026, through Friday, February 27, 2026, for the contractor to complete a cross drain replacement.


(2/11/2026) LA 849 in Caldwell Parish (Project#H.015777) will be closed just south of Little Star Rd beginning Wednesday, February 18, 2026, through Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for the contractor to complete a cross drain replacement.

Detour/Permit: LA 850 to US 165 to LA 126.

Contacts for this Project:
Contractor: Diamond B Construction at (318) 387-8960.
DOTD Project Engineer: Jonah Blackwell, PE at (318) 789-5968.

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:
Call (318) 412-3100 or (800) 256-1610 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices or the DOTD Facebook page.