Bridge Closures: LA 1199: Spring Creek and Creek Bridges; Rapides Parish; H.014246
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:53:40 AM
11/6/2026
BRIDGE CLOSURES
LA 1199: Spring Creek and Creek Bridges
Rapides Parish
SPN: H.014246
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that, beginning Monday, November 9, at 7:00 a.m., weather permitting, the bridge at Site 1, located approximately 0.60 miles north of LA 112 near Elmer Cemetery Road, and the bridge at Site 2, located approximately 0.2 miles north of LA 488, will be closed to all thru traffic.
These closures are necessary to allow crews to remove the existing bridges, driving precast concrete piles, construct new concrete slab-span bridges, install class II base course, asphalt concrete, and related work. The work associated with this phase of construction is expected to be completed in April 2027, with construction progress subject to weather conditions.
The contract was awarded to Elevate Heavy Civil Construction., LLC. in the amount of $4,942,259.90.
Permit/Detour section
There is no lane width restriction associated with these bridge closures.
Site 1 – Bridge Near Elmer Cemetery Road
Motorists traveling from the south side of the bridge to the north side: Travel south on LA 1199 toward the intersection with LA 112. Turn right onto LA 112 westbound and continue approximately 1.25 miles. Turn right onto LA 488 (Twin Bridges Road) eastbound and continue approximately 1.0 mile. Turn right onto LA 1199 to access the north side of the bridge.
Motorists traveling from the north side of the bridge to the south side: Travel north on LA 1199 and turn left onto LA 488 (Twin Bridges Road) westbound. Continue approximately 1.0 mile and turn left onto LA 112 eastbound. Continue approximately 1.25 miles and turn left onto LA 1199 to access the south side of the bridge.
Site 2 – Bridge 0.2 Miles North of LA 488
Motorists traveling from the south side of the bridge to the north side: Travel south on LA 1199 and turn right onto LA 488 (Twin Bridges Road) westbound. Continue approximately 1.0 mile and turn right onto LA 112 westbound. Continue approximately 3.5 miles and turn right onto LA 121 northbound. Travel approximately 6.0 miles and turn right onto LA 1199 to access the north side of the bridge.
Motorists traveling from the north side of the bridge to the south side: Travel north on LA 1199 and turn left onto LA 121 southbound. Continue approximately 6.0 miles and turn left onto LA 112 eastbound. Continue approximately 3.5 miles and turn left onto LA 488 (Twin Bridges Road) eastbound. Travel approximately 1.0 mile and turn left onto LA 1199 to access the south side of the bridge.
Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.
Project Contacts
Mr. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Jonathan Lachney, P.E.
ADA of Construction
Office: (318) 561-5103
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]
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