Press Release (Media/Web) Project to repair Bayou Ramos Bridge in St. Mary Parish set to begin June 2
Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:11 PM
The project will involve making repairs to the bridge over Bayou Ramos after it was impacted by a barge.
SCOPE OF WORK
Work will consist of precast concrete piles, bridge repairs, milling asphalt pavement, asphalt concrete pavement and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work is expected to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAVEL IMPACTS
The road will be open to regular traffic with a 12-foot width restriction and will continue to be down to one lane with temporary concrete barriers along the bridge and temporary traffic signals at each end of the bridge 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 December 2025.
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.
SAFETY REMINDER
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the 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).
