I-49: Mile Marker 97 near Alexandria; Rapides Parish; Project H.010193; Repairing Road Shoulders
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 1:24:54 PM
**4/29/16**
1:21 pm
**I-49; Rapides Parish; ITS
SPN: H.010193
Control Section 455-05**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Tuesday May 3, 2016 at 9:00 AM, weather permitting, the right northbound travel lane of I-49 south of Alexandria (Mile Marker 79) will be temporarily closed to daytime traffic. After this is completed, the right southbound travel lane of I-49 north of Alexandria (Mile Marker 97) will be temporarily closed to daytime traffic. The work will consist of repairing the existing shoulders at these locations. The construction work is expected to be completed by Friday May 6, 2016.
Permit/Detour section
There are no detours at this time associated with these lane closures.
NOTE: There will be NO width restrictions associated with these lane closures.
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
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.
Project Contact
Steve Buskie P.E.
Office # (318) 561-5213
steve.buskie@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov