Update** Road Closure and Detour; US 71 (Front Street) at Greenwood Avenue: Cheneyville, Rapides Parish
Monday, April 17, 2023 at 2:12:18 PM
April 17, 2023

UPDATE:

The US 71 Road Closure in Cheneyville has been extended to Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.



April 5, 2023

US 71; Cheneyville, Rapides Parish
At Intersection of US 71 and Greenwood Avenue
Control Section 008-08

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that US 71 will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 7:00 am on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, and ending at 7:00 am on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 to accommodate the Town of Cheneyville to do a drainage improvements project at US 71 (Front Street) and Greenwood Avenue.

Permit/Detour Section

Passage Vehicle Detour
Southbound traffic will detour right onto LA 181 then left onto I-49 South then left onto LA 115.
Northbound traffic will detour left onto LA 115 then right onto I-49 North then right onto LA 181.

Tractor-Trailer Detour
Southbound traffic will detour right onto US 167 then left onto I-49 South then Left onto LA 115.
Northbound traffic will detour left onto LA 115 then right onto I-49 North then right onto US 167.

Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.

Project Contact
Christopher Soileau, PE
District 08 – Construction Coordinator
Office: (318) 561-5117
chris.soileau2@la.gov

Media Contact
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon and Winn Parishes
LA Department of Transportation & Development
Office: (318) 549-8402
Cell: (318) 347-2076
erin.buchanan@la.gov
www.dotd.la.gov