*BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE*; US 71 over Saline Bayou; Natchitoches Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that bridge number 009-05-0000-1 will be reduced to one lane for bridge inspection from 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. This structure is on US 71 over Saline Bayou and is located .7 mile north of the LA 477/US 71 intersection.

Detour Section
No detour is needed as one lane will be open at all times.

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
Travelers can find information regarding road closures by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at 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). Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Shreveport_Traf), (@Alex_Traffic), (@Monroe_Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov.