The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that the southbound lane of the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge on US 167/Pineville Expressway will be reduced for maintenance work Sunday, May 17.

According to DOTD, the lane closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

The maintenance work will take place on the southbound bridge over the Red River and Greer Street near the intersection of US 167 South and Interstate 49 in Rapides Parish.

Officials said one lane of traffic will remain open throughout the project, and no detour will be necessary.