The Parish of Ascension has entered into contract with R.J. Daigle and Son’s Contractors, Inc. for the improvements to Merritt Evans Road.  The improvements included therein include installation of box culverts along the roadway that will require closure of the roadway to through traffic.  For completion of Phase II of these improvements, Merritt Evans Road will be closed to all through traffic from July 15, 2008 through September 10, 2008.