Traffic Notices

Greetings!

This morning, Highway 61 in West Feliciana Parish was closed between Highways 965 and 966 due to a bridge failure. It is believed the bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future. According to the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation, here are the detour plans in place as of today:

Northbound local traffic on Highway 61 will be detoured to Highway 966 (at D'Johns Restaurant) to Highway 965 and then back to Highway 61.

Southbound local traffic on Highway 61 will be detoured to Highway 965 (at Hemingbough) to Highway 966 then back to Highway 61.

Large truck traffic northbound on Highway 61 will detoured at Highway 68 at Jackson, west onto Highway 10 and then back to Highway 61.

Large truck traffic southbound on Highway 61 will be detoured east at Highway 10 in St. Francisville, south to Highway 68 at Jackson, and then back to Highway 61.

As you detour via Highways 966, 965 and Audubon Lane, please be courteous to our friends and neighbors. These areas will experience a tremendous traffic increase through both rural and residential areas.

Remember that 18-wheeler traffic on Highway 10 through the parish will increase dramatically. Please be more aware and extra careful as you turn on and off the highway into homes, businesses and neighborhoods.

A long-term closure will have a significant impact on our local community and businesses. We will keep you updated on repair progress through this newsletter.

Mike Smith, Chairman
Governmental Relations Committee
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce