BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 463 over Boggy Branch, Vernon Parish
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:24:47 PM
BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 463 over Boggy Branch, Vernon Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, April 13, 2026, the LA 463 bridge over Boggy Branch north of the Pitkin community in Vernon Parish will be closed for replacement.
This bridge is located approximately 2.8 miles north of the intersection with LA 10/LA 113.
The estimated completion date for this project is August 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
DOTD is sending out this notification on behalf of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC), who is managing construction activities for non-federal aid (NFA) routes, as well as the bridge bundle projects. Inquiries regarding this project should be directed to OLHC.
This contract was awarded to Gilchrist Construction Co., LLC.
Permit/Detour section
Southbound: east on LA 121 to LA 112, south on LA 112 to LA 113, west on LA 113 to LA 10
Northbound: east on LA 10 to LA 113, north on LA 113 to LA 112, west on LA 112 to LA 121
Contact Information:
Contractor: Gilchrist Construction – Jacob Paretti (318) 229-3045
OLHC Program and CE&I Lead: Larry Toups (985) 249-6180.
OLHC Coordinator: Bradley Gray (318) 232-5277
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 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.
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