Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Public Works has announced that a bridge off of Johnston Street will be closed for tentatively the next 8 months.

Beginning today, the Elias G. Road Bridge crossing Coulee Ile Des Cannes Lateral 4 between Breaux Road and Johnston Street will close while crews to remove and replace the existing bridge.

Public Works Director Mark Dubroc says appropriate detour routes have been established in the area.

Any questions can be directed to Jared Veazey at 337-291-8590.