The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has posted “No Truck” (CMV) signs along LA 1226 as repairs continue on U.S. 84 near the Village of Clarence in Natchitoches Parish.
The designated detour for trucks is U.S. 71 and LA 6. DOTD said the implementation is for the safety of the traveling public.
The emergency closure of U.S. 84 over Bourbeaux Bayou, just east of the Village of Clarence, will remain in effect until further notice.
Due to the condition and size of the box culvert, the roadway will need to remain closed for the safety of the traveling public.
DOTD is working to develop a contract and obtain necessary emergency funding to allow a contractor to replace the existing box culvert with a new structure and reopen the roadway.
While the department is working to expedite the process, motorists are advised to prepare for an ongoing road closure and detour.
Once a more definitive timeline is available, DOTD said it will be provided to the community.
DOTD said it understands how disruptive the closure is for the traveling public and apologized for the inconvenience.