Lane Closures; I-49: 2 Miles North LA 3265 To 4 Miles North LA 1; Alexandria, Rapides Parish, H.011938
Monday, March 03, 2025 at 10:08:50 AM
3/03/2025

I-49: 2 Miles North LA 3265 To 4 Miles North LA 1
Alexandria, Rapides Parish
SPN: H.011938.6
Control Section 455-05

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that beginning Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM, weather permitting, northbound and southbound I-49 from Exit 80 (MacArthur Drive) to Exit 99 (LA 8 – Boyce) will experience daytime and nighttime lane closures. These closures are necessary to facilitate the installation of interstate signage. All work associated with the lane closures is expected to be completed by Friday, March 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Permit/Detour section
No detours are associated with this project.

A 12-foot width restriction will be in place for both northbound and southbound directions of I-49 from Exit 80 (MacArthur Drive) to Exit 99 (LA 8 – Boyce).

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
Mr. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Email: steve.buskie@la.gov

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