Road Closure Set for Catahoula Highway as $12M Project Continues

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KMDL-FM) - A temporary road closure is set to impact part of Catahoula Highway as a major infrastructure project continues in the area.

LA 96 Closure Details

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says LA 96 will be closed to all commercial vehicles just over a mile west of its intersection with LA 352. The closure begins Tuesday, April 7 at 7 a.m. and will remain in place through Tuesday, May 5 at 7 a.m., weather permitting.

Officials say local traffic will still be allowed through, with a designated alternate route in place.

What Work Is Being Done

The closure is part of the ongoing $12 million LA 96 Preservation Project. Crews will be installing new drainage structures across the roadway — work DOTD says is critical to improving the road’s long-term durability and performance.

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Drivers, especially commercial vehicles, are urged to plan ahead and expect possible delays.

Detour Routes for Drivers

Westbound traffic:

Take LA 352 south
Then head west on LA 3083
Continue west on LA 679 to reconnect with LA 96

Eastbound traffic:

Take LA 679 east
Then proceed to LA 3083
Continue north on LA 352 to reconnect with LA 96

What Drivers Should Expect

DOTD is reminding motorists to follow posted signs, stay alert, and use caution around crews and equipment while the work is underway.