Iberia Parish President Larry Richard has announced that a bridge in the Jeanerette area will be closing later this morning for an important project.

The Back Road Bridge and it’s intersection at Canal Street will close at 8:00 a.m. this morning and will remain closed for approximately 3 months.

Richard says the closure is necessary for a bridge replacement project.

No through traffic will be allowed until the project is completed.

The Iberia Parish Government apologizes for any inconveniences due to the closure.

Any one with questions can call the Iberia Public Works Department at (337) 364-8474.