Motorists traveling from the interstate into town along University Parkway, and vice versa, are advised that the ongoing bridge and roadwork is part of a major state project to strengthen infrastructure near Youngs Bayou.
The project, which officially moved into the construction phase in early January, spans LA 6 from near Settles Boat Landing Road to the intersection with LA 1.
The $2.85 million project, awarded to Siema Construction, LLC, is a comprehensive effort to stabilize the area’s infrastructure. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the work includes:
- Strengthening bridge abutments and addressing long-standing drainage issues.
- Installing soil nail walls to reinforce the roadway.
- Clearing, grading and asphalt paving to improve the driving surface.
While the DOTD requires the contractor to maintain through traffic at all times, the nature of the work necessitates single-lane closures. These closures are the primary cause of the delays currently impacting daily commutes from the west side of town.
The project is estimated to take approximately 160 working days to complete. Based on that timeline, residents should anticipate intermittent lane closures and construction activity through mid-to-late summer 2026, depending on weather conditions.
