The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) has announced the start of a $25,969,337.50 rehabilitation project on the La. 182 bridge over Berwick/Atchafalaya River in St. Mary Parish.

The project will begin at the Berwick side and end at the Morgan City side of the bridge.

Work will consist of cleaning, painting, bridge repair, and related work.

Work is expected to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Nighttime and weekend work is also expected.

The bridge will be closed to traffic beginning May 23. The detour route will consist of U.S. 90.

Emergency vehicles will not have access to the area.

This project is estimated for completion in fall of 2025.

As a vital connecting point in St. Mary Parish, as well as the towns of Berwick and Morgan City, this rehab project falls under DOTD’s bridge preservation program. 

DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.

• MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
• 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).