(UPDATE 12/12/2025): DOTD advises motorists that work continues on the replacement of the LA 514 bridge over Bayou Chicot in Red River Parish.

The contractor is currently working on completing the bridge deck, which is highly temperature dependent to allow for proper curing of concrete. Additional work at this site includes the construction of the roadway in order to tie in to the new bridge, forming of concrete barrier rail, guardrail installation, and new roadway striping.

This bridge is anticipated to reopen in March 2026, weather permitting. It is located approximately 1.8 miles east of US 71.

This $12 million project includes the replacement of six rural bridges in Red River in Bienville Parishes, and is a significant investment in ensuring the continued connectivity of the communities that utilize these bridges.