DOTD announces start of emergency cross drain replacement project on La. 13 in St. Landry Parish
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:48:40 PM
CORRECTION: THIS WORK IS LOCATED IN ST. LANDRY PARISH
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, construction will commence on a $260,000 emergency cross drain replacement at the intersection of LA 13 and W. Ash Ave.
PROJECT SCOPE
This project consist of the replacement of an existing cross drain, catch basin, and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work is estimated to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAVEL IMPACTS
Beginning on April 13, 2026 through April 27, 2026 at 7 a.m. La. 13 will be closed to thru traffic approximately 0.2 miles south of U.S. 90. Emergency vehicles will not have access. This road closure is necessary to allow crews to remove and replace the existing cross drain.
After the initial 14 day closure, there will be intermittent lane closures throughout the project. The road will be open to regular traffic, including emergency vehicles, with a 12-foot lane restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone.
The posted detour route will include U.S. 190, LA 91, and LA 757.
The project is estimated to be complete in June 2026.
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.
DOTD TRAVEL RESOURCES
DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.
- MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
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