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Allen Parish Bridge Closure Alert | Alexandria Louisiana News
Drivers in Allen Parish, Louisiana, brace for a major headache: Highway 26 west of Oberlin is shut down for nearly a year, starting Sept 21 and ending Aug 2027, as part of a statewide push to replace 62 bridges. The closure affects multiple crossings over Ouiska Chitto Creek, forcing northbound traffic on a grueling detour through U.S. 165, Hwy 10, 1156, 12, 377, and back onto 26. Local businesses and residents are furious—emergency response times could balloon by 30 minutes, and critical commerce is at risk. The state says no temporary bypass is feasible due to budget constraints, but…
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