UPDATE - RAMP CLOSURES: US 167 at LA 3144 (Edgewood Drive) in Rapides Parish
Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:24:49 PM
UPDATE - RAMP CLOSURES: US 167 at LA 3144 (Edgewood Drive) in Rapides Parish
(UPDATE 4/27/2023): The on and off-ramp closures at the US 167/Edgewood Drive interchange in Rapides Parish have been adjusted to begin Friday, April 28, 2023 at approximately 9:00 a.m. We appreciate your patience.
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(Original notification 4/20/2022):
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at approximately 9:00 a.m., the LA 3144 (Edgewood Drive) on and off-ramps at US 167 (Pineville Expressway) northbound in Rapides Parish will be closed.
These ramp closures are anticipated to last until late May 2023, weather permitting, and are part of ongoing construction related to the Pineville Expressway repair project.
The ramps that are currently closed at the US 167/US 165 interchange will be reopened prior to the Edgewood ramps being closed. Both interchanges will not be closed at the same time.
In order to help alleviate congestion and delays, all truck traffic is encouraged to avoid utilizing US 167 between I-49 and US 165 and to seek an alternate route when possible.
Permit/Detour Section:
There will be a 12’ lane restriction on US 167 associated with these lane closures.
US 167 Northbound to LA 3144:
Traffic will continue on US 167 towards US 165 exit. Traffic will then take a right onto US 165 Northbound. Traffic will then take a right onto US 165-B, then a left onto LA 3144.
LA 3144 to US 167 NB:
Traffic will continue on LA 3144 toward US 165-B. Traffic will turn right onto US 165-B, then Left on US 165 southbound. Traffic will then right onto US 167 Northbound.
Safety reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
Contact Information:
Media contact:
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
Office: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
Project contact:
Mr. Steve Buskie, P.E.
DOTD Project Engineer
Rapides Parish
Office: (318) 487-5719
steve.buskie@la.gov