The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced upcoming traffic impacts in DeSoto Parish, including lane closures on Interstate 49 and a rescheduled bridge closure on LA 513.

Drivers traveling through Stonewall should be prepared for intermittent lane closures along I-49 at the LA 3276 interchange (Exit 191) on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025.
The closures, affecting both northbound and southbound lanes, will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. DOTD officials said the temporary restrictions are necessary to allow survey crews to conduct work in the interchange area.

All entrance and exit ramps will remain open during the project. No detours are required. Work will be conducted weather permitting.

DOTD is urging motorists to use caution when traveling through the area and to be mindful of work crews and equipment.

LA 513 Bridge Closure Rescheduled

Meanwhile, DOTD has issued multiple updates regarding the closure of the LA 513 bridge over Ten Mile Bayou, also in DeSoto Parish.

Update (August 19, 2025): The bridge closure has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 21 through Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Update (August 14, 2025): A previous update had shifted the closure to August 20–21, 2025.

Original Notice (August 7, 2025): DOTD had initially planned the closure for August 14–15, 2025.

The bridge closure is required for piling repairs to ensure the structure remains safe for continued use.

The bridge is located approximately 1.27 miles south of the LA 346 intersection.

A total closure will be in place during the work, and all vehicles will need to follow posted detour routes.

DOTD reminds motorists and nearby residents to remain cautious in active work zones. Drivers are urged to allow extra space between vehicles, while pedestrians and cyclists should avoid the area when possible.