**UPDATE** I-49 Southbound Lane Closure; 1.9 miles south of Exit 127; Natchitoches Parish
Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:16:50 PM
2/17/2025
**UPDATE**
Work will begin on Monday, February 24, 2025.


2/10/2025
I-49 Southbound Lane Closure
Mile Marker 126, 1.9 miles south of Exit 127
Natchitoches Parish
Control Section 455-06

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, February 17th, 2025 that DOTD Maintenance forces will begin patching on the south bound lane of I-49 in Natchitoches Parish. This work will take place at Mile Marker 126, 1.9 miles south of Exit 127.

The intent of this repair is to patch the right lane where a base failure has deteriorated the existing concrete pavement. The work will include saw cutting the existing pavement, removal of existing pavement and base, concrete pavement patching, permanent pavement striping, and other related work. The work associated with this repair should take approximately 2 calendar days to complete.

Permit/Detour section
Thru traffic will be maintained at all times with oversize and emergency vehicles allowed passage. There will be no detour routes associated with this project, however the right travel lane will be closed for the duration of the repair.

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.

Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out of state travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Website at http://www.511la.org/. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the La DOTD website @ http://www.dotd.la.gov/ and the DOTD Facebook page.

Media Contact Information
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov

Project Contacts
Mr. Jared Taylor, M.S., P.E.
Area Engineer for Grant, Natchitoches, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5120
Email: jared.taylor@la.gov