The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is sharing the following public notice from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to keep our community informed of local travel impacts:

DOTD announces that a roadway repair and resurfacing project on LA 1 in Simmesport is officially underway. The project zone covers both directions of LA 1 from Rosewood Crossing to the Atchafalaya River Bridge.

Contractors will perform full-depth base repairs, pavement milling, new asphalt paving, and roadway restriping. Motorists should anticipate intermittent lane closures throughout the duration of the project. Work began on Monday, November 2, 2026, and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2027, subject to weather conditions and ongoing operations.

DOTD advises that a mandatory 16-foot lane width restriction is in effect for this entire stretch of LA 1. Any vehicle or load wider than 16 feet cannot travel through the work zone and must use an alternate route. Commercial carriers, agricultural haulers, and oversized transport operators are asked to plan their detours in advance.

Obey all posted advance warning signage and reduced work zone speed limits. Watch for road crews, heavy equipment, and flaggers near active lanes. Eliminate distractions, put away cell phones, and maintain extra following distance.

For questions or non-emergency assistance, you can reach the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 253-4000 or by email at info@AvoyellesSO.org. In an emergency, dial 911.

For real-time travel updates, lane closures, and statewide road conditions, visit www.511la.org, download the Louisiana 511 app, or dial 511.

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