UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 169 north of I-20, Caddo Parish
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:51:37 AM
UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 169 north of I-20, Caddo Parish
(UPDATE 7/27/2026): DOTD advises motorists that repairs to both bridges along LA 169 north of Greenwood in Caddo Parish are now complete ahead of schedule, and the roadway is fully open to traffic.
We appreciate your patience while this important bridge maintenance work was underway.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Original notification - 7/13/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, July 20, 2026, the following bridge closures along LA 169 in Caddo Parish have been scheduled for necessary piling repair:
- Monday, July 20th through Thursday, July 23, 2026: LA 169 bridge over Piney Bayou (approx. 6.3 miles north of I-20)
- Friday, July 24th through Thursday, July 30, 2026: LA 169 bridge over South Fork Cross Bayou near the Town of Greenwood (approx. 0.3 miles north of I-20)
These bridge repairs were strategically scheduled to take place prior to the start of the upcoming school year.
DOTD acknowledges the inconvenience to the traveling public, while also emphasizing the importance of this maintenance work in ensuring these bridges remain in service to the community.
Restrictions/Permits: Total bridge closures at each 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.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
LA 169 bridge over Piney Bayou in Caddo Parish
LA 169 bridge over South Fork Cross Bayou
|