LA 121: LA 8 - LA 28; Vernon Parish; H.015369
Friday, September 06, 2024 at 8:15:05 AM
September 6, 2024
LA 121: LA 8-LA 28
Control Section 029-030
S.P. H.015369
Vernon Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that, weather permitting, work will begin on the LA 121 Rehabilitation Project on Monday, September 16, 2024 and will continue for approximately (4) four months. This asphaltic concrete overlay and base stabilization project is located on LA 121 in between LA 8 and LA 28. This 3.916 mile project will receive borrow, milling asphalt concrete, in-place cement treated base course, asphalt concrete pavement, and related work.
The project was awarded to the low bidder, Gilchrist Construction Company., LLC in the amount of $2,706,867.42.
Permit/Detour section
The contractor will begin milling asphalt pavement on Monday, September 16, 2024 and the roadway will be open to all local and through traffic with no restrictions for passenger vehicles and an 11’ wide lane width restriction for all oversize vehicles. The roadway will be reduced to one lane during construction operations.
Safety reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution 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
Randall Duffey
LA DOTD Project Engineer
Office: 337-238-6406
Randall.Duffey@la.gov
Media Contact
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine and Winn parishes
Office: 318-549-8402
Erin.Buchanan@la.gov