The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the(Church Street Bridge will be closed for inspection from 9 a.m.- 3p.m. p.m. on Monday, May 18. This structure is on LA 1 – X (Church Street) over Cane River and is located 0.01 miles south of the LA 1224 / LA 1 – X intersection in Natchitoches.
The road will be closed to all traffic while the inspection is being performed by LA DOTD personnel. The City of Natchitoches is providing traffic control and detours.
Additionally, on Thursday, May 21, from 9: a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, the bridge on LA 1 over Cane River will be reduced to one lane for routine bridge inspection. This structure is on LA 1 over Cane River located 0.05 miles north of the southern LA1/LA 495 intersection being approx. 2 miles southeast of Cloutierville. No detour is needed as one lane will always be open.
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through or around constructions site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.