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

Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development

Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development

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.