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DOTD Announcements
**BRIDGE CLOSURE** LA 118; over Little Sandy Creek; Natchitoches Parish
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:55:06 PM
LA 118, Natchitoches Parish
Control Section 117-04
Logmile 1.187, Milepost 22.589
Bridge # 083501170401211
Recall 080366


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Friday March 20, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, Bridge# 083501170401211 on LA 118 over LITTLE SANDY CREEK will be reduced to one lane for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located 1.2 miles East of LA 117 near Kisatchie, LA.

Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed as one lane will be open at all times. Please no wide loads.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites 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 by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.

Project Contact
Mr. Jonathan Miller
Bridge Inspection Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5223
Email: [email protected]

Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan-Mills
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
[email protected]