Webster Parish Police Jury

Webster Parish Police Jury The Webster Parish Police Jury is the governing body for Webster Parish, Louisiana, covering 12 pari

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Some areas of the parish have received rainfall over the last few days, but it was not significant enough to lift the bu...
09/04/2026

Some areas of the parish have received rainfall over the last few days, but it was not significant enough to lift the burn ban. The fire danger is not over yet. With temperatures rising and less than 0.25" of rain expected, we remain in an over the next weekElevated Risk for Drought and Wildfire Threat.

Even after rain, vegetation and ground conditions can dry out quickly, and a small fire can spread rapidly.

EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 531 bridge over Parmer’s Creek, Webster ParishThe Louisiana Department of Transportation an...
09/04/2026

EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 531 bridge over Parmer’s Creek, Webster Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the LA 531 bridge over Parmer’s Creek north of Helfin in Webster Parish is closed as a result of a crash involving an 18-wheeler.

DOTD bridge maintenance crew is currently on site conducting repairs to the structure.

We anticipate reopening the bridge by approximately 2:00 p.m. today.

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

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.

DOTD announces project to replace two bridges on LA 2 in Webster ParishWEBSTER PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of...
09/02/2026

DOTD announces project to replace two bridges on LA 2 in Webster Parish

WEBSTER PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a $4.2 million project to remove and replace two bridges along LA 2 Alt near the village of Shongaloo in northeast Webster Parish.

These bridges on LA 2 Alt are located over Thorny Branch and Indian Creek, between LA 159 and the Claiborne Parish line.

Work on the project is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, with the contractor beginning construction first on the Indian Creek bridge. This bridge was previously closed in 2023 due to the condition of the structure.

The overall project includes removal of the old timber structures (both of which were originally built in 1968), replacement with new concrete slab span bridges, drainage work, milling asphalt, class II base course, new asphalt paving on the roadway approaches, pavement striping, and related work.

Construction on the Indian Creek bridge is expected to take 4-5 months to complete, weather permitting.

There is a period of utility relocation allotted for the Thorny Branch bridge, with up to 120 days allowed for the applicable utility companies to move their utilities out of the project area. Additional updates will be issued via the MyDOTD system as the project progresses.

The entire project – replacement of both bridges – is anticipated to be complete in late 2027, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.

Bridge replacement projects like this one are critical investments in safety, accessibility, and in the continued efficient movement of people and goods through communities all across Louisiana.

The contractor for this project is Chief Bridge & Concrete, LLC.

Alternate route: Already established due to previous bridge closure. Appropriate signage is in place.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Some areas of the parish have received rainfall, but it was not significant enough to lift the burn ban currently in eff...
08/25/2026

Some areas of the parish have received rainfall, but it was not significant enough to lift the burn ban currently in effect. The fire danger is not over yet.

Even after rain, vegetation and ground conditions can dry out quickly, and a small fire can spread rapidly—especially with changing wind conditions. For everyone’s safety, please do not conduct outdoor burning while the burn ban is in place.

🚫 No brush or debris burning
🚫 No outdoor trash burning
🚫 No unauthorized open flames

The burn ban will remain in effect until officially lifted.

Webster Parish is under a Burn Ban effective immediately. Upon recommendation from the Webster Parish Fire Chiefs Associ...
08/17/2026

Webster Parish is under a Burn Ban effective immediately. Upon recommendation from the Webster Parish Fire Chiefs Association, we have issued a burn ban prohibiting ALL outdoor burning in accordance with Parish Ordinance No. 976. This ban shall be in effect until such time as the parish receives sufficient rainfall and the Fire Chiefs Association deems the emergency conditions have subsided.

DOTD announces project to repair a section of US 79 through Minden, Webster ParishMINDEN, La. – The Louisiana Department...
07/31/2026

DOTD announces project to repair a section of US 79 through Minden, Webster Parish

MINDEN, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will soon be kicking off a $7.2 million project to repair a 7.6 mile section of US 79 (Homer Road) through Minden in Webster Parish.

Work is scheduled to begin on the evening of Sunday, August 9, 2026, weather permitting.

The project, which stretches on US 79 from Main Street in Minden to the Claiborne Parish line, includes full-depth repairs to address & strengthen the roadway base, concrete patching, milling to remove old asphalt, new asphalt paving, fresh roadway striping, and related work.

Motorists should anticipate intermittent lane closures, particularly during milling and overlay work, to allow construction to progress safely and efficiently.

The section of the project in the City of Minden (from Main Street to LA 531) will be conducted at night to help reduce the inconvenience to the traveling public. Work will be restricted to take place from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in the city.

The entire project is expected to be complete in late 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.

These projects are critical investments in the state’s infrastructure network, as US 79 is a primary north-south route providing access to numerous cities, communities, and other destinations across Louisiana.

This project was made possible via funding allocated from the Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Fund (LTIF 2.0).

Safety reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.

DOTD announces project to provide new roadway striping on I-20 in Bossier & Webster ParishesThe Louisiana Department of ...
07/28/2026

DOTD announces project to provide new roadway striping on I-20 in Bossier & Webster Parishes

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a $378,952 project to provide fresh pavement striping and reflectorized markings on a section of I-20 through Bossier and Webster Parishes.

The project stretches along I-20 from the I-220 interchange in Bossier City to just west of the US 371 interchange in Dixie Inn in Webster Parish, including the on and off-ramps at each of the interchanges along the project length.

Work is scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 9, 2026, and will be restricted to nighttime only to help alleviate traffic congestion and inconvenience to motorists.

Motorists should expect slow-moving operations and intermittent lane closures from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday – Thursday nights, weather permitting.

The entire project is estimated to wrap up in mid-late September 2026, noting that striping operations are heavily weather dependent.

Pavement markings are used to convey messages to roadway users, making these types of projects an important investment in the state’s transportation system. These markings indicate to drivers which part of the road to use, provide information about conditions ahead, and illustrate where passing is allowed.

Pavement markings provide continuous information related to roadway alignment, vehicle positioning, and other important driving-related tasks.

Please excuse our construction. Starting today, the main entrance to the Webster Parish Courthouse will be under constru...
07/27/2026

Please excuse our construction. Starting today, the main entrance to the Webster Parish Courthouse will be under construction. The main entrance steps are being replaced. Please utilize the handicap ramp out front to enter the courthouse. Signage is in place and the construction area has been roped off. Please keep out of this area. This project will move along as quickly as possible, weather permitting. The main entrance will remain open during this process.

As temperatures are expected to reach 100 degress across our area again today, expect heat indices to reach 109 to 115 d...
07/22/2026

As temperatures are expected to reach 100 degress across our area again today, expect heat indices to reach 109 to 115 degrees. With the Extreme Heat Warning for our area be sure to take the following precautions:
Check on elderly relatives and neighbors; limit strenous outdoor activities and time spent outside and also take frequent breaks; NEVER leave children or pets unattended inside a vehicle.

Although there is no Burn Ban for Webster Parish, we ask everyone to refrain from outdoor burning during these extreme temperatures. If a controlled fire gets out of hand, it exposes our firefighters to unnecessary heat related risks/injuries.

EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE: LA 159 overpass at RR crossing, Webster ParishThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Dev...
05/19/2026

EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE: LA 159 overpass at RR crossing, Webster Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, the outside (right) northbound lane of the LA 159 bridge over the L&A railroad tracks in Minden, Webster Parish is closed.

This bridge is located immediately north of I-20. The lane closure is necessary to allow DOTD crews to conduct emergency repairs to the bridge deck, and will be in place until further notice.

Restrictions/Permits: Traffic will be able to cross the bridge during this lane closure.

Alternate Route: No detour necessary for this work.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

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401 Main Street
Minden, LA
71055

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30am

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+13183777564

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