ROAD CLOSURE: LA 34 south of Chatham, Jackson Parish
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:10:42 PM
ROAD CLOSURE: LA 34 south of Chatham, Jackson Parish
JACKSON PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, August 8, 2026, a portion of LA 34 south of the Town of Chatham in Jackson Parish will be closed.
This road closure is scheduled to be in place until approximately 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th, and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to replace a cross drain pipe located under the roadway. This important work ensures adequate and proper drainage through the area.
This pipe is located approx. 2.9 miles south of the intersection with LA 4. (see included map)
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.
Alternate Route: Appropriate 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]
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