Quick take
- Construction is underway to replace the box culvert on US 84 at Bourbeaux Bayou near Clarence, about 1.35 miles east of US 71, DOTD said Thu., Oct. 29.
- US 84 has been closed there since August because of the condition of the structure. The work should take about 10 weeks, and the road is expected to reopen in January 2027, weather permitting.
- Eastbound detour: south on US 71 about 6.1 miles, then left on LA 477 north about 7.2 miles back to US 84.
- Westbound detour: south on LA 477 about 7.2 miles, then north on US 71 about 6.1 miles to the US 71, US 84 and LA 6 intersection.
Drivers who use US 84 near Clarence will be on a detour for a while longer. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Thursday, Oct. 29, that crews have started replacing the box culvert on US 84 at Bourbeaux Bayou near Clarence in Natchitoches Parish.
The culvert is about 1.35 miles east of US 71. DOTD closed the highway there in August because of the condition of the structure. The replacement is expected to take about 10 weeks, and US 84 should reopen in January 2027, weather permitting. The road stays closed at Bourbeaux Bayou during construction.
Detour
- Eastbound US 84: Turn south on US 71 at the US 71, US 84 and LA 6 intersection. Go about 6.1 miles to LA 477, turn left and go north about 7.2 miles to get back on US 84.
- Westbound US 84: Turn south on LA 477 and go about 7.2 miles to US 71. Then go north on US 71 about 6.1 miles to the US 71, US 84 and LA 6 intersection.
Questions
DOTD lists Evan Saucier, P.E., at 318-561-5117 for project questions and Erin Buchanan at 318-549-8402 for media.