The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that Hwy 4 east of Chatham is expected to reopen on Sunday evening after 7:00 pm following work done near the Chatham Cemetery, immediately east of Barnett Road. 

In a bulletin issued by DOTD Public Information Officer, Erin Buchanan, the key byway that connects Chatham with Columbia, LA was closed on Saturday, July 15th, to allow for a cross drain pipe to be installed. Alternate routes to use until the highway is available for use is LA 34, LA 126, LA 499 and Bud Hester Road for local access.