The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, April 13, 2026, the LA 463 bridge over Boggy Branch north of the Pitkin community in Vernon Parish will be closed for replacement.

This bridge is located approximately 2.8 miles north of the intersection with LA 10/LA 113.

The estimated completion date for this project is August 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.

DOTD is sending out this notification on behalf of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC), who is managing construction activities for non-federal aid (NFA) routes, as well as the bridge bundle projects. Inquiries regarding this project should be directed to OLHC.

This contract was awarded to Gilchrist Construction Co., LLC.

Permit/Detour section
Southbound: east on LA 121 to LA 112, south on LA 112 to LA 113, west on LA 113 to LA 10
Northbound: east on LA 10 to LA 113, north on LA 113 to LA 112, west on LA 112 to LA 121