The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning on May 12, construction will commence on a $10.06 million dollar project along a 2.98-mile stretch of La. 347 (Poydras Hwy), from La. 351 (Ruth Bridge Hwy) to La. 328 (Anse Broussard Hwy), in St. Martin Parish.
This project consists of milling, in-place base rehab, asphalt concrete overlay, drainage improvements and related work.
The work is estimated to take place Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures beginning Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to allow utilities to be relocated for this project.
Once construction begins, intermittent lane closures will also be required to perform the work. Therefore, drivers should expect delays.
Emergency vehicles will have access through this area.
The road will be open to regular traffic with an 11-foot lane restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone.
DOTD
The project is estimated to be complete August 2026.
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 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 (1-888762-3511).
