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UPDATED: LA 655, Rita Bridge Lafourche Parish -- (Bridge Closure)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 9:03:55 AM
  • Route Name: LA 655 Northbound,LA 655 Southbound
    Start Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
    Closure Type: Roadwork
    Closure Reason: Bridge Closure
    Closure Category: Other Closure
    Start Cross Street: MAIN ST
    End Cross Street: LA 655
    Recurrence: The Rita Bridge is closed to single axle vehicles over 15 T and double axle vehicles over 25 T but will remain open to local traffic.
    Detour: Single axle trucks over 15 T and double axle trucks over 25 T should detour to Hwy 1 via LA 654 to the north of the closure when heading southbound, or LA 3220 to the south when heading northbound of the Hwy 308 closure.


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    Comments
    The bridge will remain open to local traffic. This closure is for oversized vehicles only.
    Safety Reminder
    DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.