New Ouachita River bridge proposed posted Thursday, March 7th, 2013 @ 12:00 pm  E-mail Story |  Print Story  The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, along with the Federal Highway Administration, is proposing construction of a new highway north of the West Monroe and Monroe corporate limits. This highway would connect Louisiana Highway 143 (LA 143) in the west with US. 165 to the east. The construction would include a new Ouachita River bridge crossing near Bayou Chauvin. The DOTD will hold an open house public meeting on Tuesday, March 12, from 5-7 p.m. in the Ouachita Room at the Monroe Civic Center. ..... For the full story, subscribe to the The Ouachita Citizen's NEW E-Edition!