Press Release (Media/Web) $1.8M preservation project set to kick-off on La. 3211 in St. Mary Parish
Friday, May 16, 2025 10:14 AM
PROJECT LIMITS
The project will begin at its railroad crossing with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway & Amtrak and end at the intersection of La. 182.
SCOPE OF WORK
Work will consist of milling, treated subgrade, in-place cement stabilized base course, asphalt concrete overlay and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work is expected to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAVEL IMPACTS
The road will be open to regular traffic with a 12-foot width restriction and intermittent lane closures for the duration of the project.
Emergency vehicles will have access to the area, but may encounter delays.
This project is estimated for completion in September 2025.
SAFETY REMINDER
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
DOTD TRAVEL RESOURCES
DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.
- MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state’s aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.
For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email [email protected], or call DOTD’s Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please let us know how we may better serve you: Customer Service Survey.
