The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, the US 371 bridge over the CPKC (KCS) railroad tracks just north of I-20 in Minden, Webster Parish is closed.

This is a full road closure and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to perform emergency repairs to the bridge deck.

DOTD will send a notification when the repairs are complete and the bridge has been reopened, which is anticipated to be several hours.

This bridge is scheduled to be replaced as part of an upcoming construction project that is tentatively set to go to bid in June 2026.

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.