WEBSTER PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a $4.2 million project to remove and replace two bridges along LA 2 Alt near the village of Shongaloo in northeast Webster Parish.
These bridges on LA 2 Alt are located over Thorny Branch and Indian Creek, between LA 159 and the Claiborne Parish line.
Work on the project is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, with the contractor beginning construction first on the Indian Creek bridge. This bridge was previously closed in 2023 due to the condition of the structure.
The overall project includes removal of the old timber structures (both of which were originally built in 1968), replacement with new concrete slab span bridges, drainage work, milling asphalt, class II base course, new asphalt paving on the roadway approaches, pavement striping, and related work.
Construction on the Indian Creek bridge is expected to take 4-5 months to complete, weather permitting.
There is a period of utility relocation allotted for the Thorny Branch bridge, with up to 120 days allowed for the applicable utility companies to move their utilities out of the project area. Additional updates will be issued via the MyDOTD system as the project progresses.
The entire project – replacement of both bridges – is anticipated to be complete in late 2027, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
Bridge replacement projects like this one are critical investments in safety, accessibility, and in the continued efficient movement of people and goods through communities all across Louisiana.
The contractor for this project is Chief Bridge & Concrete, LLC.
Alternate route: Already established due to previous bridge closure. Appropriate signage is 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.