Smith Road Bridge in south Bossier Parish reopens
BENTON, La. -- The Smith Road Bridge over Red Chute Bayou is now open to traffic, according to the Bossier Parish Police Jury.
Smith Road Bridge reopened Thursday morning.
BENTON, La. -- The Smith Road Bridge over Red Chute Bayou is now open to traffic, according to the Bossier Parish Police Jury.
Located approximately 1.6 miles east of U.S. Highway 71 and 3.8 miles west of state Highway 527, the bridge reopened Thursday morning after crews removed the final road-closure signage from Smith Road.
The upgraded bridge features a 40-foot span between piles, replacing the previous 15-foot wooden span. The improvement is expected to reduce wood drift accumulation, enhance resilience and provide greater long-term durability for motorists and nearby residents.