Heads up, drivers in Ouachita Parish! If your weekend plans involve rolling down LA 838, you'll need to pin a detour into that trusty GPS. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a road closure that might cramp your style—or at least your route. It's due to construction work, specifically the replacement of a cross drain pipe that's been causing some serious headaches for the integrity of the roadway.
According to the official DOTD announcement, this necessary but inconvenient closure is set for approximately 0.5 miles east of the LA 838 and LA 546 intersection, kicking off on Saturday. You've got exactly two days to reroute your expeditions, as the road is expected to reopen by Sunday, unless the weather decides to throw a tantrum.
Don't even think about trying to outsmart those 'road closed' barricades. DOTD's stance on that is crystal clear: NEVER drive around them, for any reason. As for all you locals familiar with the lay of the land, you'll be greeted with detour signs to guide your journey around the construction site.
In brief, plan ahead, exercise caution, and keep those alternative routes on your radar this coming weekend. For more details on the closures, swing by the DOTD website using the link provided above.
