UPDATE - REOPENED: US 84 over Bayou Pierre at DeSoto/Red River Parish line
Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:51:48 PM
UPDATE - REOPENED: US 84 over Bayou Pierre at DeSoto/Red River Parish line
(UPDATE 2/22/2026): DOTD advises motorists that repairs are complete and the US 84 bridge over Bayou Pierre at the DeSoto/Red River Parish line has been reopened.
We appreciate your patience while this necessary work was underway.
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Original notification - 2/21/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the US 84 bridge over Bayou Pierre at the DeSoto/Red River Parish line is closed for emergency repairs.
DOTD crews will be performing necessary work on the deck of the bridge, and a notification will be issued when that work is complete and the bridge has been reopened.
This bridge is located approximately 3.2 miles east of the I-49 interchange.
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location.
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
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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