Search


DOTD Announcements
LA 38 Bridge Replacements over Darling Creek - between LA 432 and Wales Rd. – Full Road Closure – Chipola, LA – St. Helena Parish
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 1:18:07 PM
There will be a full roadway closure on LA 38, between LA 432 and Wales Rd., beginning at 6AM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 through 7PM on Friday, February 5, 2027, weather permitting, while DOTD crews replace two bridges over Darling Creek.

Permit Information:
Full Roadway Closure

Detour Information:
Motorists may use the following route to avoid the bridge closure:
Motorists traveling LA 38 east may take LA 10 east to LA 43, then north to re-intersect LA 38.
Motorists traveling LA 38 west may take LA 43 south to LA 10, then west to re-intersect LA 38.

Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and cooperation during construction. Motorists are encouraged to remain alert for posted detour signs, work crews, and construction equipment within the surrounding areas.

Contact Information:
Caleb Harper, P.E.
[email protected]
985-375-0221