UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 517 bridge over creek, Bienville Parish
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:42:07 PM
UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 517 bridge over creek, Bienville Parish
(UPDATE 10/14/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the repairs to the LA 517 bridge over creek in Bienville Parish are complete and the roadway is back open to traffic ahead of schedule.
We appreciate your patience while this important work was underway.
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Original notification - 10/5/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that DOTD bridge crews will be performing necessary maintenance work on a structure on LA 517 in Bienville Parish to ensure continued connectivity for the community.
Beginning on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., the LA 517 bridge over an unnamed creek northwest of Bryceland will be closed for bridge piling repair. This closure is scheduled to be in place through Thursday, October 15th.
This bridge is located approximately 3.9 miles north of the intersection with LA 9 (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]
*image attached: map depicting location of bridge closure on LA 517
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