The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has issued a progress update regarding the ongoing bridge replacement project on Louisiana Highway 454 over Wiggins Bayou in Avoyelles Parish.

All lanes on LA-454 in both directions at the Wiggins Bayou Bridge remain closed to all through traffic.

The $11 million, 0.178-mile project includes the complete removal of the old concrete girder bridge, installation of a modern precast pre-stressed girder bridge, construction of permanent sheet pile walls, and associated roadway improvements.

Since construction began, crews have demolished and removed the previous bridge structure, carried out major earthwork, and resolved the severe erosion and scour conditions that affected the original crossing. Active operations currently underway include pile driving and the placement of caps and girders.

The project is estimated to be completed by early 2027 (weather permitting).

Motorists traveling through the area must continue utilizing designated state detours:

– Eastbound Traffic: Detour south on LA-107 to LA-454 West.
– Westbound Traffic: Detour north on LA-107 to LA-454 East.

Sheriff David L. Dauzat and the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office remind all motorists to exercise caution, observe all posted detour signage, and allow extra travel time for daily commutes. Please remain mindful of heavy equipment and construction personnel working in and around the project boundaries.