WEBSTER PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development continues with the modernization of its highway system through a $7.2 million project to replace three bridges and one box culvert on LA 159 north of Shongaloo in north Webster Parish.
These structures are located over Leonard Branch, Cypress Creek, Cypress Creek Relief, and a smaller unnamed waterway.
Construction is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, requiring a closure of the LA 159 box culvert over an unnamed creek, located immediately south of Haynes Rd/Sand Hill Rd. (see included map for all locations)
This box culvert replacement is anticipated take approximately five months, weather and other factors permitting.
Once complete, the contractor will mobilize to the next site, and another update will be issued at that time.
Each site will be replaced one at a time so that residents will still be able to access their homes.
The overall project (all four sites) is anticipated to be complete in late Spring 2028, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
All of these structures were built in 1966, and these replacements will establish the dependable connectivity for the traveling public that is expected of a modern transportation system.
Alternate Route: Motorists wishing to access LA 159 north of Haynes/Sand Hill Road will need to utilize an alternate route. Detour signage will be in place.
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel 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 X (Twitter) pages.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.