The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that beginning on Monday, April 6, 2026, the LA 487 bridge over Brushy Bayou south of the Ajax community in Natchitoches Parish will be closed for replacement.
This bridge is located approximately 2.3 miles south of the intersection with LA 174.
The estimated completion date for this project is October 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
DOTD is sending out this notification on behalf of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC), who is managing construction activities for non-federal aid (NFA) routes, as well as the bridge bundle projects. Inquiries regarding this project should be directed to OLHC.
Permit/Detour section
Southbound: west on LA 174, south on LA 175, east on LA 120
Northbound: west on LA 120, north on LA 175, east on LA 174
