Press Release (Media/Web) DOTD announces that both lanes of the Bayou Ramos Bridge are now open

Press Release (Media/Web)

ST. MARY PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) announces that both lanes are officially open on the Bayou Ramos Bridge.

While both lanes are open, the contractor will be conducting remaining work as part of the $1,709,878.20 bridge repair project on La. 182/U.S. 90 Business in St. Mary Parish.

Remaining work includes concrete finishing, patching, and repairs underneath the bridge.

This project is estimated for completion in February 2026.

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. For information about LADOTD’s Plan for Transforming Transportation check out www.T4LA.com. Visit Louisiana 511 for continual updates about weather-related road conditions, road work, commercial vehicle restrictions, road closures and other travel information.

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