Traffic incidents and road conditions on LA-485 in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, February 19, 2024, the Little River, as well as three Little River Relief bridges, on LA 485 in Natchitoches Parish will close as part of an ongoing $13.7 million project to replace several bridges along this route. This work will take place approximately 3.3 miles north of the intersection of LA 485 and LA 6. All four of these bridges are located within a mile of each other, which will be closed to through traffic to allow this work to be conducted. Additional work includes removing the existing timber trestle bridge, building four new slab span concrete bridges, placing rip rap (large stone material used to stabilize and protect the soil surface), embankment work, roadway base and asphalt, and permanent signage and striping. Also as part of this project, on February 15, 2024, Site 2 that is located approximately 1.75 miles west of I-49 that has previously been under construction will be opened to traffic. The entire project is anticipated to be complete in late 2024, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines. Alternate Routes: Northbound traffic will be detoured west on LA 6 to I-49 north to LA 485. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on I-49 to LA 6 east to LA 485. Safety Reminder: DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and always be on the lookout for crews and their equipment. Additional information: Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional 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 Twitter pages.
Start Date: Feb 19, 12:00AM
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ID: ERS--57438

9/21/2023 **UPDATE** Road Closure and Detour Site 2: Bridge 1.75 miles west of LA 485’s intersection with I-49 LA 485: Bridges Near Allen Natchitoches Parish S.P. H.001820.6 Control Section 115-02 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Friday, September 22nd, 2023, construction will begin on a bridge on LA 485 in Natchitoches Parish and it will be closed to through traffic. This work will take place on LA 485: 1.75 miles west of its intersection with I-49. Beginning September 22nd, the Site 2 Bridge (1.75 miles west of I-49) will be closed to traffic. Related work will includes removing the existing timber trestle bridge, installing bedding material, setting reinforced concrete box culverts, pouring headwalls, placing riprap, back filling the roadway, class II base course, hot mixed asphalt pavement, permanent striping and other related work. In addition to this closure, the Rock’s Bayou Bridge, located 0.25 miles west of I-49, will be opened to through traffic on the same date. The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions along LA 485. The project was awarded to the low bidder, Merrick, LLC, of Cottonport, LA in the amount of $13,727,495.43 and will take approximately 700 calendar days to complete all four sites. Permit/Detour Section Northbound traffic will be detoured west on LA 6 to I-49 north to LA 485. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on I-49 to LA 6 East to LA 485. 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. Additional Information Motorists can access the latest updates on real time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out of state travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Inf
Start Date: Sep 22, 12:00AM
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ID: ERS--53595

Date Posted: 3/31/2023 8:49:32 AM 3/31/2023 Road Closure and Detour Site 4: Bridge 1.9 miles east of its intersection with I-49 LA 485: Bridges Near Allen Natchitoches Parish S.P. H.001820 Control Section 115-02 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that beginning Monday, April 10th, 2023 construction will begin on LA 485’s Site 4 Bridge in Natchitoches Parish and it will be closed to through traffic. This work will take place on LA 485: 1.9 miles east of the intersection of LA 485 and I-49. The intent of this project is to remove and replace seven bridges in four sites along LA 485. Three of the sites are located west of I-49 and one site is east of I-49. Each of the sites will be closed to through traffic with no onsite diversions. Beginning April 10th, the Site 4 Bridge will be closed to traffic. Related work will includes removing the existing timber trestle bridge, installing bedding material, setting reinforced concrete box culverts, pouring headwalls, placing riprap, back filling the roadway, class II base course, hot mixed asphalt pavement, permanent striping and other related work. The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions along LA 485. The project was awarded to the low bidder, Merrick, LLC, of Cottonport, LA in the amount of $13,727,495.43 and will take approximately 700 calendar days to complete all four sites. Site Four (4) is expected to be completed by the end of September 2023. Permit/Detour section Northbound traffic will be detoured south on I-49 to LA 6 East to LA 1 North to LA 485. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on LA 1 to LA 6 West to I-49 North to LA 485.
Start Date: Apr 10, 7:00AM
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ID: ERS--53914

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, February 19, 2024, the Little River, as well as three Little River Relief bridges, on LA 485 in Natchitoches Parish will close as part of an ongoing $13.7 million project to replace several bridges along this route. This work will take place approximately 3.3 miles north of the intersection of LA 485 and LA 6. All four of these bridges are located within a mile of each other, which will be closed to through traffic to allow this work to be conducted. Additional work includes removing the existing timber trestle bridge, building four new slab span concrete bridges, placing rip rap (large stone material used to stabilize and protect the soil surface), embankment work, roadway base and asphalt, and permanent signage and striping. Also as part of this project, on February 15, 2024, Site 2 that is located approximately 1.75 miles west of I-49 that has previously been under construction will be opened to traffic. The entire project is anticipated to be complete in late 2024, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines. Alternate Routes: Northbound traffic will be detoured west on LA 6 to I-49 north to LA 485. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on I-49 to LA 6 east to LA 485. Safety Reminder: DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and always be on the lookout for crews and their equipment. Additional information: Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional 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 Twitter pages.
Start Date: Feb 19, 12:00AM
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ID: ERS--57438

9/21/2023 **UPDATE** Road Closure and Detour Site 2: Bridge 1.75 miles west of LA 485’s intersection with I-49 LA 485: Bridges Near Allen Natchitoches Parish S.P. H.001820.6 Control Section 115-02 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Friday, September 22nd, 2023, construction will begin on a bridge on LA 485 in Natchitoches Parish and it will be closed to through traffic. This work will take place on LA 485: 1.75 miles west of its intersection with I-49. Beginning September 22nd, the Site 2 Bridge (1.75 miles west of I-49) will be closed to traffic. Related work will includes removing the existing timber trestle bridge, installing bedding material, setting reinforced concrete box culverts, pouring headwalls, placing riprap, back filling the roadway, class II base course, hot mixed asphalt pavement, permanent striping and other related work. In addition to this closure, the Rock’s Bayou Bridge, located 0.25 miles west of I-49, will be opened to through traffic on the same date. The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions along LA 485. The project was awarded to the low bidder, Merrick, LLC, of Cottonport, LA in the amount of $13,727,495.43 and will take approximately 700 calendar days to complete all four sites. Permit/Detour Section Northbound traffic will be detoured west on LA 6 to I-49 north to LA 485. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on I-49 to LA 6 East to LA 485. 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. Additional Information Motorists can access the latest updates on real time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out of state travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Inf
Start Date: Sep 22, 12:00AM
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ID: ERS--53595

Date Posted: 3/31/2023 8:49:32 AM 3/31/2023 Road Closure and Detour Site 4: Bridge 1.9 miles east of its intersection with I-49 LA 485: Bridges Near Allen Natchitoches Parish S.P. H.001820 Control Section 115-02 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that beginning Monday, April 10th, 2023 construction will begin on LA 485’s Site 4 Bridge in Natchitoches Parish and it will be closed to through traffic. This work will take place on LA 485: 1.9 miles east of the intersection of LA 485 and I-49. The intent of this project is to remove and replace seven bridges in four sites along LA 485. Three of the sites are located west of I-49 and one site is east of I-49. Each of the sites will be closed to through traffic with no onsite diversions. Beginning April 10th, the Site 4 Bridge will be closed to traffic. Related work will includes removing the existing timber trestle bridge, installing bedding material, setting reinforced concrete box culverts, pouring headwalls, placing riprap, back filling the roadway, class II base course, hot mixed asphalt pavement, permanent striping and other related work. The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions along LA 485. The project was awarded to the low bidder, Merrick, LLC, of Cottonport, LA in the amount of $13,727,495.43 and will take approximately 700 calendar days to complete all four sites. Site Four (4) is expected to be completed by the end of September 2023. Permit/Detour section Northbound traffic will be detoured south on I-49 to LA 6 East to LA 1 North to LA 485. Southbound traffic will be detoured south on LA 1 to LA 6 West to I-49 North to LA 485.
Start Date: Apr 10, 7:00AM
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ID: ERS--53914