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Commission advances design exception for Austin River Road bridge replacement

Caddo Parish Commission · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The commission agreed to advance a resolution seeking a design exception for a single-lane timber bridge on Austin River Road over Kelly Bayou so DOTD can use longer-span girders; administration said the change will reduce the bridge opening by about one foot but not affect flood behavior.

The Caddo Parish Commission voted to advance a resolution asking for a design waiver and exceptions for the Austin River Road bridge replacement project, a single-lane timber crossing of Kelly Bayou.

A project representative identified in discussion as Mr. Bedgo explained the request: to preserve the current alignment the…

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