The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently celebrated the completion of five rural bridge replacement projects located in Winn Parish. Four of the new bridges are located along LA 1232 east of the community of Bethlehem, with one on LA 1231-1 in Winnfield.
[Above photo by Louisiana DOTD]
Construction on the bridges by Louisiana DOTD’s statewide crews began in late 2024 and wrapped up this summer, with crews in the Alexandria region then laying down asphalt paving to tie in the roadway to the bridge and adding traffic stripes in key locations.
“The replacement of these bridges by [Louisiana] DOTD’s own in-house crews with funding allocated by [State] Rep. [Jack] McFarland (R-13) underscores the importance of the collaboration between the department and our elected officials,” noted Glenn Ledet, Jr., the agency’s secretary, in a statement. “By embracing cooperation and teamwork, we were able to provide these modernized structures to the community on a highly accelerated timeline.”
He added that House Bill 2 of the state legislature’s 2024 regular session appropriated up to $2.5 million from the Transportation Trust Fund to allow construction to move forward on those five bridges; expediting the schedule by paving the way for Louisiana DOTD’s crews to perform the work.
“The reopening of these rural bridges is a significant step toward improving infrastructure and connectivity for communities. [They] represent more than just physical structures; they symbolize the investment in the future of rural areas,” said Rep. McFarland. “It demonstrates a commitment to enhancing mobility, boosting local economies, and ensuring that rural residents have equal access to vital services.”
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