DOTD Announces Start of $1.2 Million Beiber Road Off-System Bridge Replacement Project in Evangeline Parish
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 3:09:36 PM
EVANGELINE PARISH, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that construction is scheduled to begin Monday, November 2, 2026, on a $1.2 million off-system bridge replacement project on Beiber Road over Nezpique Bayou in Evangeline Parish.
The project is located approximately 0.75 miles west of Broussard Lane (Choboy Lake Road), between Broussard Lane and Savoie Road.
PROJECT SCOPE
The project includes the removal of the existing timber bridge and construction of a new concrete slab-span bridge, along with related roadway and drainage improvements.
WORK SCHEDULE
Construction activities are anticipated to take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAVEL IMPACTS
Beginning Monday, November 2, 2026, at 7 a.m., Beiber Road will be closed to through traffic, including emergency vehicles, at the bridge location. The closure is necessary to allow crews to safely remove the existing timber bridge and construct the replacement structure.
Motorists should use the posted detour route, which will include LA 376 (Bond Road) and Buzz Lane.
The project is anticipated to be completed in June 2027, weather permitting.
SAFETY REMINDER
DOTD appreciates the public's patience and cooperation throughout construction. Motorists are reminded to use caution when traveling near construction areas and remain alert for workers, construction equipment and posted traffic-control devices.
DOTD TRAVEL RESOURCES
DOTD offers the following resources to help motorists stay informed about road conditions, construction activities and travel impacts:
- MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information about local construction projects, lane closures, road closures and other DOTD activities by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can access current road closure and traffic information by visiting www.511la.org or dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region for which they need information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
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