UPDATE - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 146 over unnamed creek, Claiborne Parish
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 8:07:53 AM
UPDATE - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 146 over unnamed creek, Claiborne Parish
(UPDATE 7/2/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the start date for this bridge closure has been adjusted to begin on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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Original notification - 6/29/2026:
CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, July 6, 2026, the LA 146 (Beardsley Ave) bridge over an unnamed creek, southeast of Homer in Claiborne Parish will be closed for replacement.
This bridge is located approximately 1.3 miles east of the intersection with US 79 in Homer.
The full road closure is anticipated to be in place for 3 months, weather and other factors permitting.
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.
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.
Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
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:
Contractor: Brown Construction - Jared Reynolds, 225-478-1028
OLHC Program & CEI Lead - Grace Kennedy, 225-665-1021
OLHC Coordinator - Joseph Ory, 504-434-6565
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