EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 838 Cheniere Creek Bridge south of Cheniere in Ouachita Parish
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 1:08:11 PM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that IMMEDIATELY on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the LA 838 bridge over Cheniere Creek, 3.0 miles west of LA 3249 (Well Rd), south of Cheniere in Ouachita Parish, will be closed.
This bridge will be closed for approximately 2 weeks, and should be reopened on Friday, November 6, 2026.
This closure is necessary to allow for emergency repairs to the bridge.
Restrictions/Permits: Total bridge closure at the specified location. All vehicles must 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.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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