The state transportation department says beginning May 29th you will have to detour around repairs to a bridge on LA 515. They waited until Riverdale Academy was out for the summer before the work would be done.

Here is the news release from the transportation department:

Road or Lane Status
ROAD CLOSURE: LA 515 bridge over Coushatta Bayou in Red River Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 8:00 a.m., the LA 515 bridge over Coushatta Bayou, near East Point in Red River Parish, will be closed for approximately thirteen (13) days for piling repair.

This bridge is located approximately 1.1 miles north of US 71 and approximately 5.0 miles south of LA 514.

Alternate Route: Total road closure. ALL vehicles must detour using LA 514 and US 71.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.